Employee Relations Specialist (Multiple Openings) Discipline Governance #00326

Title: Employee Relations Specialist (Multiple Openings) - Discipline Governance #00326

State Role Title:Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $71582.00 - $100667.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

**Come grow with us!**
VADOC is hiring and were welcoming passionate HR professionals to join our Employee Relations team where the work is meaningful and the mission is real.

The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a strategic partner in strengthening a fair consistent and legally sound workplace across the Virginia Department of Corrections. This position plays a critical role in advancing the VADOC mission by ensuring employee conduct matters are evaluated with integrity objectivity and a commitment to due process.

Employee Relations Specialists elevate statewide accountability by reviewing investigative findings issuing discipline recommendations and ensuring the consistent application of the Standards of Conduct across facilities and regions. Through expert analysis documentation review and defensibility guidance the role helps leaders make consistent and well supported employment decisions.

In addition to case review the Employee Relations Specialist builds stronger capability across the agency by developing and delivering training that strengthens operational leaderships understanding of discipline principles documentation requirements decision making standards and due process expectations. The position also supports grievance and arbitration processes by preparing case analyses advising leadership and serving as a subject matter expert in hearings when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

**Come grow with us!**
VADOC is hiring and were welcoming passionate HR professionals to join our Employee Relations team where the work is meaningful and the mission is real.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of human resource management principles with emphasis on employee relations workplace conduct and disciplinary processes.
Understanding of employment law concepts due process requirements and investigative procedures.
Familiarity with policy interpretation Standards of Conduct and documentation standards.
Knowledge of grievance arbitration and administrative hearing practices (preferred but can be developed).
General understanding of correctional operational environments (preferred).

Skills:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess evidence and apply policy objectively.
Excellent writing skills including the ability to prepare clear concise and defensible disciplinary recommendations and case summaries.
Effective verbal communication skills to provide consultation deliver training and engage with leadership.
Skill in identifying inconsistencies documentation gaps and risks in employee relations cases.
Competency in managing confidential information and handling sensitive matters with professionalism.

Abilities:
Ability to interpret and apply policies procedures and Standards of Conduct consistently across diverse settings.
Ability to provide sound impartial advice to HR staff facility leadership and management.
Ability to develop and deliver training to leaders and HR professionals.
Ability to maintain composure objectivity and good judgment when handling complex or high stakes employee relations matters.
Ability to analyze trends prepare reports and present data to leadership to support decision making.
Ability to participate effectively in grievance hearings arbitrations and related proceedings.

Additional Considerations

A solid foundational understanding of HR policies employee relations principles and workplace investigations.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex information and apply policy consistently.
Effective writing and communication skills especially in preparing case summaries advisory notes and training materials.
Professional judgment discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality.
The ability to build strong working relationships with HR staff facility leadership and central office partners.

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.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Drivers License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers Probation Officers Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.