Title: District Senior HR Analyst

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: $68,000 - $70,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Danville

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Do you have a passion for Human Resources and a commitment to public service? The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a proactive and analytical District Senior Human Resources Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you’ll help shape workforce strategy, improve employee engagement, and contribute directly to the mission of protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians.

About the Role
As a District Senior Human Resources Analyst, you will provide advanced-level HR support and consultation to leadership, managers, and employees within assigned districts. This role involves delivering expert guidance in key HR areas, including:
• Classification and compensation
• Recruitment and staffing
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Policy interpretation
• HR compliance and best practices

You will play a central role in driving data-informed decisions, resolving complex HR issues, and fostering a positive, equitable workplace culture aligned with VDH’s mission and workforce goals.

About VDH
The Virginia Department of Health comprises a statewide Central Office headquartered in Richmond and 35 local health districts dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of communities across the Commonwealth.

What We Offer
VDH provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans, including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation
• Sick, family/personal, and annual leave

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives on problem-solving, values purposeful work, and enjoys applying data and strategy to improve organizational effectiveness. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and help us cultivate a healthy, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment laws, in the areas of classification and compensation, recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate workforce data, interpret policies, develop recommendations, and ensure consistent applications of policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate complex HR concepts clearly and professionally to leadership, managers, and employees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Skill in consulting, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and providing customer-focused HR services.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Considerations

• Progressive experience/training in Human Resources, Business or related field
• Working knowledge of Human Resource policies & procedures

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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH 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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Ayswarya Renjith

Phone: 804-335-8182

Email: ayswarya.renjith1@vdh.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.