Title: Sr Human Resource Analyst

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $59,754 - $79,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: https://doa.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

*This recruitment is limited to current state employees only. 

*This job has a hybrid schedule requiring at least 3 days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA. 

The Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified HR professional to join the team in a Senior Human Resource Analyst position. 

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Job Duties

The Senior Human Resource Analyst provides advanced level expertise in the administration of state human resource benefits and services for the agency. This position ensures the accurate and timely processing of personnel transactions and required paperwork within associated HR, payroll, and benefits systems and serves as the agency’s primary HR liaison with the Payroll Service Bureau, managing communication and uploads within the PSB customer portal. Supports the recruitment process by scheduling and facilitating the interview process, coordinating communication with candidates, completing reference checks, ensuring required pre-employment steps are completed timely, and serving as the primary liaison for incoming staff once job offers are selected. This position also keys personnel transactions within the Cardinal HCM system. This position maintains personnel, separation, benefits, and recruitment files and ensures the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of personnel records, ensuring compliance with state and agency requirements. This role functions as a subject matter expert for leave and absence management, including interpreting and applying policy, managing documentation pertaining to VSDP, FML, and parental leave. This position also leads the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, posting and distribution of required notices, and other applicable benefits. The position conducts new hire and benefits orientations, and oversees onboarding and offboarding of staff. This position serves as the designated agency CVC (Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign) administrator, as well as a parking and ID badge coordinator. Additional responsibilities include supporting the Director of Human Resources, coordinating details for employee recognition events and serving as an agency charge card holder, managing the purchasing of employee memberships, training programs, and purchases necessary for employee recognition programs and recruitments. The Senior Human Resources Analyst serves as a resource to agency staff to answer HR, policy, and benefits questions and performs other HR duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Education or professional experience in human resources or a related field. Knowledge of state and federal human resources laws and regulations. Ability to provide consultation to diverse customers; make well-informed decisions; work independently and as part of a team; interpret and apply state and federal policies and regulations; problem solve; present training; provide excellent customer service; maintain confidentiality; conduct research; consistently meet deadlines; and analyze data.
Strong oral and verbal communication. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Strong organizational skills, ability to consistently perform accurate data entry and form completion; and display strong prioritization and time management skills.

Additional Considerations

Education or professional experience in human resources or a related field. Experience keying HR transactions in an HRIS; handling day-to-day aspects of HR, payroll, and/or benefits administration; working with retirement and short-term disability plans; managing employee leave in an automated system; overseeing FMLA; and administering HR files. Experience with state-specific HR polices, procedures, forms, and transactions preferred. Experience working Cardinal (Oracle PeopleSoft) HCM and the Virginia Sickness and Disability Plan (VSDP) preferred.

May be required to perform additional duties as assigned. May be required to assist in the event of an emergency. There may be occasional needs to work outside of normal scheduled hours to meet department demands or deadlines.

Special Instructions

This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status for this position. Applicants requiring sponsorship for a work visa or a certifying employer for a STEM OPT extension need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 225-3038

Email: humanresources@doa.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.