Title: Human Resources Business Partner

State Role Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Hiring Range: $84,000 - $100,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Lottery

Location: VAL RICHMOND HQ

Agency Website: www.valottery.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

For more than 35 years, the Virginia Lottery has been building an amazing organization
committed to growth and giving back – and having fun while doing it. Operating entirely on revenue from game sales, rather than tax dollars, the Virginia Lottery generates more than $2.0 million per day for Virginia’s K-12 public schools. The Virginia Lottery also licenses and regulates casino gaming and mobile sports betting, and is committed to a customer-first approach to all of its operations, while operating under the core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Customer Focus.

As a strategic partner, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. They serve as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues as well as acting as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management, they seek to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business units financial position, its mid-range plans, its culture and its competition.

The HRBP will:
* Conduct and attend periodic meetings with respective business units.
* Consult with management providing HR guidance when appropriate.
* Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
* Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed/required.
* Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions).
* Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
* Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation.
* Conduct recruitment and consult with hiring managers on recruitment strategies, panel selection, interview methods, questions, selection and documentation needs, and starting pay analysis.
* Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
* Provide guidance and input on business unit reorgs, workforce planning, and succession planning.
* In partnership with and guidance from the leadership team, identify training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.
* Develop and conduct training programs to meet agency business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Human Resource Management or related field.
* Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including recruitment, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
* Excellent consulting skills.
* Excellent client management and business literacy skills.
* Strong conflict management skills.
* Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
* Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues.
* Manage multiple business units in multiple locations.
* Manage multiple conflicting priorities.
* Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.
* Be self-directed and motivated.
* Take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

An equivalent combination of training and professional work experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Considerations

* Human Resources experience working in 24/7 operations preferred.
* Extensive experience in recruitment and employee relations preferred.
* Human Resources experience spanning over regional territories preferred.
* PHR or SPHR certification highly desired.

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.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background investigation and possess a valid Driver’s License, with satisfactory driving history. Requires in-person work three (3) days a week. Irregular hours and minimal travel throughout Virginia will be required. Travel outside of Virginia as needed.

The Virginia Lottery is an independent state agency, and as such all positions are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act, as well as most Executive Branch human resources policies. The Virginia Lottery is a fun place to work and values diversity in the workforce. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The Virginia Lottery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only online applications completed in their entirety will be accepted for this position. The Virginia Lottery will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact the Virginia Lottery’s Human Resources Department at (804) 692-7000.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

Contact Information

Name: Debbie Omohundro

Phone: (804) 692-7206

Email: NA

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.