22968 - Human Resources Employee Relations Specialist

Virginia Department of Transportation • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Provide consultation on assigned HR programs which may include compensation,
classification, talent acquisition, talent outreach, recognition, benefits
administration, and employee relations. Serve as the agency expert on assigned
program area(s) and propose, create, and maintain all aspects of the assigned
program(s) from policy, procedures, and communications to analysis, process
improvement, automation, and revision. Provide advanced level professional HR
consultation to other HR Consultants, HR Managers, supervisors, and managers.

How you will contribute:
Consulting: Provide consultation to Human Resource partners, agency leaders, and
employees on assigned program area(s). Handle escalated cases as needed. Conduct
research and analyze information in order to respond timely to inquiries and
provide accurate interpretation of state and VDOT policies. Information
Requests: Coordinate responses to personnel-related Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) requests, subpoenas, and lawsuits. Program Administration: Coordinate,
direct and manage assigned program. Ensure adherence to all personnel related
federal, state, local laws, and agency policies and procedures. Communicate with
leadership, managers and employees on human resources program area(s), policy
changes and trends. Perform program analysis to determine effectiveness and
adherence to policies or practices associated with assigned program area(s).
Determine program guidance and enhancements based on analysis to better align
programs to agency mission. Program Documentation: Develop and revise policies,
procedures and documents related to administering assigned program area(s).
Ensure documents meet standards for publication and are posted in the
appropriate areas on the intranet. Ensure changes to program documentation or
creation of new policies or procedures are communicated to the appropriate
audience. Statewide Team Leadership: Lead statewide team for assigned area(s) of
responsibility. Coordinate meetings to facilitate learning, information sharing,
networking and professional development. Training: Assess agency learning needs
within program area(s). Develop and deliver training to meet the needs of the
agency – inclusive of Human Resource training, supervisor and employee training.

Requirements

• Ability to lead teams, studies, manage projects, and analyze the business environment to develop effective solutions linked to business needs.
• Ability to provide policy and program guidance, oversee HR programs in a geographically diverse, decentralized, and matrix organization.
• General knowledge across other core functional areas within HR including but not limited to compensation, classification, recruitment, selection, and benefits programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state employment laws, policies, procedures with the ability to interpret and apply them in the workplace.
• Knowledge of the administration of the Commonwealth's grievance procedure and standards of conduct.
• Skill in developing and implementing programs and interpreting existing policies.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications including MS Excel and Access.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Law or related field desired.
• Experience in Human Resources working as a technical expert in employee relations field.
• Experience in complex employee relations such as ADAAA cases.
• Experience in managing complex employee relations involving federal and state policy and law.
• PHR, SPHR or CCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to Human Resource partners, agency leaders, and employees on assigned program area(s). Handle escalated cases as needed.
• Conduct research and analyze information in order to respond timely to inquiries and provide accurate interpretation of state and VDOT policies.
• Coordinate responses to personnel-related Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, subpoenas, and lawsuits.
• Coordinate, direct and manage assigned program.
• Ensure adherence to all personnel related federal, state, local laws, and agency policies and procedures.
• Communicate with leadership, managers and employees on human resources program area(s), policy changes and trends.
• Perform program analysis to determine effectiveness and adherence to policies or practices associated with assigned program area(s).
• Determine program guidance and enhancements based on analysis to better align programs to agency mission.
• Develop and revise policies, procedures and documents related to administering assigned program area(s).
• Ensure documents meet standards for publication and are posted in the appropriate areas on the intranet.
• Ensure changes to program documentation or creation of new policies or procedures are communicated to the appropriate audience.
• Lead statewide team for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Coordinate meetings to facilitate learning, information sharing, networking and professional development.
• Assess agency learning needs within program area(s).
• Develop and deliver training to meet the needs of the agency – inclusive of Human Resource training, supervisor and employee training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees