Senior Talent Development Specialist

Title: Senior Talent Development Specialist

State Role Title:Human Resources Analyst II

Hiring Range: $86000 - $96000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location:Main Street Centre

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you looking to BUILD out your next career move We have just the right opportunity for you!

Join us at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) we are committed to fostering strong vibrant communities across the Commonwealth. Our work focuses on expanding housing opportunities supporting localities and advancing community development initiatives. Achieving this mission depends on a workforce that feels valued supported and equipped to contribute their best.

As a Senior Talent Development Specialist you will play a central role in shaping the employee experience and strengthening the agencys organizational capacity. As part of DHCDs human resources team you will serve as a strategic partner to employees and leadership identifying workforce needs developing meaningful learning opportunities and ensuring alignment with DHCDs mission and values. You will also support recruitment for mission critical roles and guide the development and refinement of HR policies and procedures that help our workforce thrive.

In this role you will help cultivate a workplace where employees feel informed supported and connected ensuring DHCD remains a place where people can grow contribute and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:
Assess Organizational Needs - Conduct assessments to identify training and development needs across the agency ensuring learning programs support both individual growth and organizational goals.
Design and Deliver Development Solutions - Create and implement training and development programs that promote continuous learning and help employees advance in their careers.
Support Recruitment Efforts - Partner with hiring managers to strengthen recruitment strategies and attract high quality candidates committed to public service.
Employee Engagement Initiatives -Lead initiatives that enhance employee connection motivation and engagement ensuring every team member feels valued.
Human Resources and Process Alignment - Develop update and maintain HR policies and procedures that reflect agency priorities and support consistent effective operations.
Operational HR Support -Provide clear guidance and support to employees throughout their employment journey ensuring consistency compliance and accessibility.
Workforce Capability Building - Support organizational effectiveness by streamlining HR processes strengthening workforce capabilities and helping teams meet evolving challenges and opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience managing full-cycle talent acquisition processes such as sourcing screening interviewing and selecting candidates.
Experience creating and supporting learning and development experiences that strengthen workforce capability using training coaching mentoring and facilitation methods to help employees build skills and improve performance.
Proficient experience in utilizing a diverse array of technology and applicant tracking systems including but not limited to Excel Word PowerPoint Teams and recruitment management systems.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of human resources principles practices and applicable employment laws and regulations.
Skilled in analyzing HR issues interpreting and applying policies and recommending solutions to managers and employees.
Exceptional ability to convey HR-related information clearly and concisely presenting complex data in an easily understandable manner to diverse audiences across the organization.
Skilled in building relationships and collaborating with staff at all levels to support employee engagement.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in resolving routine to moderately complex HR matters.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support departmental goals and initiatives.

Additional Considerations

Working experience Virginia State Government
Experience leading special projects.
Experience using Cardinal HRIS Page-Up Applicant Tracking System Commonwealth of VA Learning Center
Experience working with payroll services (Ex Dept of Accounts Payroll Services Bureau).
Working experience in Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
PHR SPHCR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification

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.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the positions closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail email or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge skills experience and abilities.

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.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.

Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses:
We are committed to recruiting hiring and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military National Guard or Reserve. If applicable please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Sponsorship:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility diversity opportunity and inclusion.

Diversity Opportunity and Inclusion:
DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners grantees and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.

Alternative Hiring Process:
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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

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.