Talent Acquisition / Classification & Compensation Specialist #01370

DHRM•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Human Resources, is hiring an experienced, detail-oriented, customer-focused human resources professional to provide advanced HR services in a high-volume, fast-paced office supporting more than 600 salaried employees. The role covers talent acquisition, classification and compensation, training and development, and policy development and interpretation related to talent acquisition. Talent acquisition work includes assisting with requests to fill positions, posting jobs, screening applicants, preparing interview documents and advising hiring teams, reviewing finalist hiring packets, completing verifications such as driving records and degree checks, representing the agency at career fairs, and ensuring recruitment policies and procedures are followed within the Commonwealth’s time-to-fill goal. Classification and compensation work includes researching and completing classification audits for new and existing positions, assisting managers with position descriptions and physical demand worksheets, and conducting salary analyses for new and existing employees. The position serves as backup to the HR Administrative Analyst and participates in developing and delivering training, as well as developing and interpreting policies for assigned functional areas. The employee may be asked to provide office coverage until 5:00 p.m. and travel on day or overnight trips to other VDACS offices for training or career fairs; travel may also include weekends. After onboarding and training, telework may be available for up to two days per week, subject to approval under Commonwealth policy. The final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check. VDACS does not offer employment sponsorship and uses Form I-9 and E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Progressively responsible human resources experience; experience in talent acquisition, classification and compensation, and related areas is preferred in the minimum-qualifications description.
Proven experience as a recruiter and determining salaries.
Advanced technical knowledge of human resource management principles and practices and related federal and state laws.
Ability to prepare and present training programs and materials.
Excellent communication, facilitation, organization, time-management, and internal-consulting skills; effective oral and written communication with diverse groups.
Demonstrated ability to create, develop, and maintain business-partner relationships.
Ability to analyze information and situations, make logical administrative and procedural decisions, and develop effective resolutions.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, manage competing priorities within tight deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as recruitment management or applicant tracking systems and HR information systems.
Basic working knowledge of HRIS and applicant tracking software systems.
Ability to work until 5:00 p.m. and travel to other VDACS offices, including day, overnight, and weekend trips, as required.

Nice To Haves

Related education, training, or experience in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Progressively responsible HR experience, preferably in state or local government.
Basic working knowledge of state software systems such as Cardinal/PeopleSoft and PageUp.
Current professional human resources certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with requests to fill positions and post job openings.
Screen applicants and prepare interview documents, providing guidance to hiring teams.
Review hiring packets for finalists and complete required verifications, including driving-record and degree verifications.
Represent the agency at career fairs and ensure talent acquisition policies and procedures are followed within the Commonwealth’s time-to-fill goal.
Research and complete position classification audits for new and existing positions.
Assist supervisors and managers with preparing or revising position descriptions and physical demand worksheets.
Conduct salary analyses for new and existing employees as needed or requested.
Serve as backup to the HR Administrative Analyst.
Participate in developing and facilitating training and in developing and interpreting policies for assigned functional areas.
Provide office coverage until 5:00 p.m. as needed or requested.
Travel to other VDACS offices for training or career fairs, including day, overnight, and weekend trips as needed or requested.