Title: Human Resources Business Partner

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Administration/Energy

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is in search of a strategic Human Resource (HR) Business Partner who can
provide HR guidance and hands-on operational support. This position will be responsible for assisting managers and staff with diverse HR matters such as recruitment, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and compliance reporting. In addition, entering and updating records in Cardinal, managing system access for key personnel, preparing and overseeing standardized reports, driving HR process improvements, and serving as the team leader for the Employee Recognition Team.

This is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite and 1-day telework.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience utilizing Cardinal HCM to perform accurate data entry, research employee records, generate reports, and ensure overall data integrity and consistency
• Serve as the security officer for HR systems
• Experience effectively communicating (orally and written) with various stakeholders, including senior leaders, managers, and employees
• Working knowledge of DHRM Human Resources policies and procedures and Federal and State laws regarding employment practices
• Experience with recruitment from hiring to onboarding and working knowledge of PageUp
• Experience with employee recognition and total rewards initiatives
• Highly organized, detailed oriented, analytical and prioritization skills are a must
• Working knowledge of performance management and conflict resolution practices
• Experience handling employee relation issues and providing guidance
• Experience preparing and presenting reports and presentations
• Oversee records management processes including organization, retention, retrieval, and secure disposal of employee files
• Knowledge of benefits to support employees with simple benefits questions
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service and relationship building skills
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Ability to work on a team that delivers a high-availability level of service
• Stays up to date on HR trends and best practices
  
• Demonstrated experience with state software systems such as Cardinal/PeopleSoft, PageUp, VRS Navigator, etc.

Additional Considerations

• Related HR certification
• Experience in the sponsorship process and visa categories

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Pamela Koger McElwain

Phone: (804) 910-1525

Email: Pamela.KogerMcElwain@energy.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.