Human Resources - Human Resources Generalist

Virginia Housing•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Human Resources Advisor. This important position within the Human Resources Operations team partners closely with all areas of the HR division. The HR Advisor is responsible for full life cycle recruiting, classification and compensation activities, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate requirements, and providing support to designated functional areas. Serving as a trusted advisor, this role guides managers on performance management, drives organizational change initiatives, and helps resolve complex personnel matters. In addition, the HR Advisor contributes to the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of HR policies and programs that support a consistent and positive employee experience. Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs. We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce.

Requirements

A few years of experience (3+ preferred) in Human Resources or related field
Demonstrated experience in full life cycle recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound judgment in decision making
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
Excellent consulting skills with ability to coach and build strong relationships across the organization
Knowledge of human resources principles and practice
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Must live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with an HR Management focus (preferred) or equivalent, relevant work experience
Human Resources certification preferred
Experience serving as a trusted advisor to business partners preferred

Responsibilities

Full life cycle recruiting
Classification and compensation activities
Ensuring compliance with legal and corporate requirements
Providing support to designated functional areas
Guiding managers on performance management
Driving organizational change initiatives
Helping resolve complex personnel matters
Contributing to the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of HR policies and programs