Employee Relations Specialist

Title: Employee Relations Specialist

State Role Title:Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: Up to $95000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location:JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for ensuring all employees and supervisors understand and are able to successfully navigate formal and informal complaint and disciplinary processes. The role consults with agency Human Resources leadership and supervisors across the agency on policy interpretation and staffing-related employee relations issues. The Specialist develops proactive strategies to address workplace challenges recommends innovative solutions and monitors and evaluates their effectiveness. The role also utilizes data to continuously monitor adapt and improve employee relations policies and procedures. By fostering positive working relationships and supporting a culture of civility and accountability this position helps strengthen a welcoming organizational culture that provides opportunity for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commitment to VDOEs mission of maximizing the potential of all learners and fostering a fair respectful and inclusive workplace.
  
• Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws and practices related to EEO ADA FMLA Workers Compensation and related regulations.
  
• Ability to provide consultative guidance and practical recommendations to supervisors managers and employees across the agency.
  
• Considerable knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices in employee relations.
  
• Experience in interpreting applying and providing technical guidance regarding employee relations policies laws and procedures.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop implement monitor and evaluate fair employment practices and policies.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage employees and convey complex information clearly.
  
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills to deliver training and development sessions for employees and supervisors.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to navigate sensitive HR matters with discretion professionalism and integrity.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelors degree in human resources management Public Administration Business Administration Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  
• Experience designing and delivering employee or supervisor training programs.
  
• Professional HR certification such as PHR SHRM-CP SPHR or SHRM-SCP.
  
• ADA Coordinator Training Certification or equivalent coursework.
  
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS) and data analysis.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail postal service fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: TTY: 786-8389

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.