Title: Recruiter: VADOC Headquarters #00734

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: $49,607.00 - $77,385.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Human Resources Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic and strategic recruitment consultant to support the agency’s workforce needs through full life-cycle recruitment. This position plays a critical role in attracting top talent, strengthening diverse applicant pools, and ensuring a positive candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full life-cycle recruitment to meet agency staffing needs.
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing consultation, guidance, and strategic workforce support.
Develop and implement effective recruitment plans and sourcing strategies to attract high-quality and diverse candidate pools.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, as well as DHRM and DOC policies and procedures.
Partner with HR leadership to establish, monitor, and analyze recruitment metrics and activities.
Identify innovative strategies to increase awareness of employment opportunities for assigned units.
Screen and evaluate applicants in alignment with position requirements.
Maintain recruitment documentation and files in accordance with established procedures.
Prepare professional correspondence and communicate effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
Manage candidate and hiring manager expectations to ensure a smooth, professional recruitment process.
Collaborate with the Recruitment and Health Services Talent Acquisition Teams to promote operational excellence.

Successful candidates will be strategic thinkers and proactive problem solvers who demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex recruitment activities. This individual will excel in building effective relationships, delivering high-quality customer service, and contributing positively to a collaborative HR team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures. Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement recruitment strategies and plans. Demonstrated ability to provide quality recognized customer service in the administration of HR services, specifically, employment services. Knowledge of recruitment resources and strategic partners used in the recruitment of a diverse job family/career grouping. Strong communication and administrative skills with attention to detail. Ability to successfully interact with a diverse population. Ability to effectively multitask in order to manage multiple candidates and recruitments at the same time. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work in a self-directed manner as well as a contributing member of a team.

Additional Considerations

Proficiency in the Commonwealth of Virginia (COVA) Recruitment Management System to include posting jobs and screening applications consistent with the Department of Human Resource Management’s requirements. HR Certification or advanced knowledge of Human Resources and/or recruitment best practices.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.