Employee Relations HR Business Partner

Title: Employee Relations HR Business Partner

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst III

Hiring Range: Up to $100,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The HR Business Partner – Employee Relations will be responsible for managing and resolving employee relations issues, providing conflict resolution, mediating, and resolving employee conflicts fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Conduct investigations to reduce legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; Partnering with the agency’s legal department, consulting with employees and management on employee relations issues while providing guidance and assistance with policy interpretation; developing and/or implementing performance management; serving as an initial point of contact for employee relations. Researching and explaining laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees. Providing HR consulting services to leaders as it relates to human resources programs and policies making, recommending, and implementing changes as needed. Analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies. Leveraging the HR function to deliver effective and customer-focused HR operations, use surveys, interviews, and other studies to research human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues and make recommendations on changes. Develop, advise, and train managers/supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies. Partner with leaders to maintain position job descriptions accuracy. This role will also be responsible for completing the annual Agency Salary Plan as well as working with hiring managers and human resources to evaluate classification and compensation for new and existing roles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner with a work experience in employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Proficiency in handling disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Demonstrated ability to mediate and resolve employee conflicts.
• Skilled in advising and coaching manager on HR-related issues.
• Consult with employees and management on employee relations issues providing guidance and assistance with policy interpretation.
• Experience designing and delivering employee relations training.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and trends.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive HR matters.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet timelines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Standard of Conduct.
• Experience managing employee performance improvement plans.
• Experience conducting exit interviews and utilizing feedback from organizational improvement.
• Familiarity with alternate dispute resolution methods.

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.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA HR

Phone: (804) 510-7300

Email: VITAHR@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.