Title: HR Generalist/Recruiter

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: Negotiable, based on relevant years of experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.

This HR Generalist/Recruiter position's primary role is to oversee a comprehensive recruitment program that includes technical, professional, consultative, and administrative assistance relating to the areas of recruitment, employee orientation and employee onboarding for Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI).

Responsibilities include:
A full cycle recruiting program to include developing job announcements, reviewing interview documents for compliance with established selection policy and procedures, reviewing employment applications to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of the position, referring applicants for interviews, completing reference checks, assisting with starting pay compensation/classification determinations, attending job fairs, processing new-hire paperwork, and maintaining accurate recruitment files in compliance with SVMHI, DBHDS, Federal, and State policies.

This position provides primary backup coverage to the HR Generalist/Benefits Coordinator to provide cross coverage across the Human Resources Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in full life-cycle recruitment and employment practices, to include sourcing strategy and strategic staffing for difficult to fill positions.
Ability to perform background checks including, but not limited to, fingerprinting activities and oral alcohol/drug screens.
Ability to produce error-free and grammatically correct documentation.

This position also requires:
Knowledge of EEO and state employment procedures/guidelines.
Ability to provide professional HR support, guidance, consultation, and service in the recruitment, employment, and starting compensation areas.
Excellent organizational and customer service skills with the ability to set and meet stringent deadlines.
Ability to work in conjunction with others to negotiate starting salaries, ensuring adherence to established guidelines/regulations and policies.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely on matters such as job postings, screenings, scheduling interviews, pre-employment process, hiring date, starting salary and deadlines, conditions of employment using succinct documentation.
High level of organizational, technical, analytical, and critical problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge, or the ability to achieve working knowledge, of HR systems specific to the Commonwealth of Virginia such as Cardinal HCM, PageUp, Workers' Compensation, and related HR programs to perform job duties of the recruiter and to serve as the primary back up to the Benefits Coordinator.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to plan and accomplish tasks in carrying out tasks within policy guidelines.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience working for the Commonwealth of Virginia in personnel management or other related field.
Prior experience working in a health care environment in personnel management or other related field.

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.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 434-421-3060

Email: svmhihr@dbhds.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.