District Senior HR Analyst

DHRM • Petersburg, VA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Progressive experience/training in Human Resources, Business or related field
• Working knowledge of Human Resource policies & procedures
• Knowledge of state benefit and recruitment systems (Cardinal & PageUp)
• Working knowledge of DHRM Human Resource policies & procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level HR support and consultation to leadership, managers, and employees within assigned districts.
• Deliver expert guidance in key HR areas, including classification and compensation, recruitment and staffing, employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and HR compliance and best practices.
• Drive data-informed decisions.
• Resolve complex HR issues.
• Foster a positive, equitable workplace culture aligned with VDH’s mission and workforce goals.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed