Title: HR LOCAL GENERALIST

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: Up to 79,500 (commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: dss.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas, and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning, and cultivating environments of trust, respect, and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence, and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

This is a professional-level position that performs complex human resources services and consultation to Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) in the areas of classification and compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, training, and the application of human resource policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position functions as a strategic partner in the maximization and value of human capital by aligning HR outcomes with agency initiatives, values, strategies and stakeholder needs. This position provides direct support to LDSS agency leadership, regional offices and other LDSS and VDSS staff as required. This position does not supervise staff but may assume the lead role for major assignments or projects and will provide direct support to: Local departments and regional offices.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of human resources management.
Working knowledge of position classification, compensation management, talent acquisition, employee relations, policy interpretation, and performance management.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of training design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation methods.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to make independent decisions, provide sound recommendations, and prevent and/or resolve problems.
Demonstrated strong consulting, collaborating and providing guidance skills.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include Microsoft Office 365 Apps and Adobe.
Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines, goals and produce positive outcomes.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Additional Considerations

Possess relevant certifications (PHR or SPHR, SHRM-CP or SCP, HR or Program management certification

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.

NOTE: This position is mobile and will require travel 60-70 percent of the time, with possible overnight stays, throughout the Piedmont Region of Virginia. In addition, occasional travel to Glen Allen, Virginia will be required.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VDSS - Division of Human Resources

Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov (applications/resumes or any other supporting documents are not accepted)

Email: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov (applications/resumes or any other supporting documents are not accepted)

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.