Title: Human Resources Analyst DSP03705

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I 

Hiring Range: Salary is Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, VA

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Human Resources Analyst in our Human Resources Division at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the HR Business Administrator, serves as technical specialist to administer the Department’s performance management system in alignment with Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) policy and Department General Orders.
• System Administration: Responsible for the daily administration of the performance management system (PageUp), including data management and the monitoring and ensuring completion of the annual cycle.
• Subject Matter Expert Services: Provides consultation to employees, supervisors, and managers and system functionality and requirements. Develops and delivers training related to the performance management system.
• Analysis and Data Maintenance: Analyze systems and processes for effectiveness and policy compliance. Recommends and implements approved process improvements.
• Support and Guidance: Ensures outcomes in compliant with DHRM and Department policy requirements. Provides all employees with guidance on performance management policy compliance and system requirements.
• Collaboration: Works across functional areas within Human Resources to achieve goals and support the internal Good-to-Great initiative.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitors of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Of performance management concepts

Skills:

• In developing graphics, job aids, and performance management related resource documents required.
• In managing change to ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in for process improvements.

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and use initiative to accomplish projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a large, multifaceted organization and communicate professionally and effectively with a diverse population of staff and leadership.
• Ability to effectively communicate and guide employees and supervisors on performance management issues.
• Requires strong reading comprehension and the ability to analyze data for decision-making and process improvement recommendations.
• Ability to effectively utilize technology, operate a computer, quickly learn new software programs, and evaluate system functionality to recommend process changes.
• Ability to analyze options, exercise good judgment, and ensure confidentiality and discretion when appropriate.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and address disagreements effectively.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Requires professional writing skills, proper use of grammar and punctuation, and the ability to convey technical requirements concisely and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Must be an effective communicator and have the ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member across multiple HR functional areas.
• Must have the ability and comfort level to present information and presentations to diverse employee groups.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with HR policies, procedures, principles, laws, and regulations with the ability to interpret and apply these requirements.
• Experience in state government Human Resources preferred but not required
• Experience in data analysis, management large data sets, and ability to extrapolate information for data required.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this training and experience.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in developing and delivering training highly preferred.
• Experience in PageUp Performance Management and/or Cardinal HCM or a similar performance management system preferred.
• Experience in change management and/or implementation of new systems/process preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional designations preferred.

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.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on February 28, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

This policy shall be adhered to in all facets of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications in order to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

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.