HR Generalist/Employee Relations Consultant

DHRM • Danville, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist/Employee Relations Consultant works at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission-accredited state mental health facility in Danville, Virginia. The position serves as the subject matter expert and strategic leader for employee relations, workplace investigations, grievance administration, policy interpretation, compliance, and organizational learning initiatives.

The role consults with supervisors and employees, providing coaching and training to strengthen leadership practices, improve employee performance, enhance workplace communication, and promote effective working relationships. It also provides backup coverage for the HR Generalist/Recruiter and HR Generalist/Benefits Coordinator to support cross-coverage across the Human Resources Department.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of human resource programs, regulations, and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and policies, including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately, especially when preparing written documentation.
• Extensive experience using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to plan and accomplish tasks within policy guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle complex and sensitive situations, information, and documentation professionally and confidentially.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Skill in providing policy interpretation and guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia human resources systems, such as Cardinal HCM and PageUp, or ability to learn them.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia grievance procedures, corrective and disciplinary action best practices, and alternative dispute resolution techniques.
• Experience in employee relations, including progressive discipline, performance management, and conducting investigations.
• Advanced coursework or a degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Human resources certification such as PHR or SPHR.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations, workplace investigations, grievance administration, policy interpretation, compliance, and organizational learning initiatives.
• Consult with supervisors and employees through coaching and training to strengthen leadership practices, improve employee performance, enhance workplace communication, and promote effective working relationships.
• Provide backup coverage for the HR Generalist/Recruiter and HR Generalist/Benefits Coordinator across the Human Resources Department.

What This Job Offers

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