Human Resource Coordinator

Title: Human Resource Coordinator

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: The starting salary range is $27.74 to $29.80 per hour.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: Human Resource Analyst I      
Working Title: Human Resource Coordinator      
Pay Band: 4    
Position #: CJSCJ097     

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a part-time (wage) Human Resource Coordinator in Richmond, Virginia. This is a part-time position, up to 29 hours per week (1500 hours per wage year) with no benefits. This position will be responsible for providing support with recruitment and selection activities to the Human Resources Division. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!

What you will do:
● Coordinate recruitment and selection activities to include: utilization of the Recruitment Management System in the hiring process; screen applications; schedule interviews; establish/maintain recruitment files; prepare interview packets/documentation; ensure completion of all recruitment checklist items, coordinate records management for recruitment files, position files, follow records retention guidelines.
● Prepare orientation packets for new hires, order publications for packets.
● Assist with performance management process as needed during the annual performance cycle.
● Assist with coordination of special employee programs and events to include service awards.
● Assist with other HR related areas as needed.     

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with recruitment and selection.
• Experience screening applications and scheduling interviews.
• Experience managing confidential information as it relates to personal data.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and computer skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
• Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.     
• Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with the utilization of a Recruitment Management System.
• Experience establishing and maintaining recruitment files.
• Prior experience working in a Human Resources Office.
• Knowledge of HR functions and a general familiarity of HR policy and procedure.
• Experience administering or assisting with Employee Recognition and/or Service Awards programs.  

Special Instructions

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. The starting salary range is $27.74 to $29.80 per hour, up to 29 hours per week (1500 hours per wage year).

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on Monday, December 8, 2025. All previous applicants need not to reapply. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 225-4399 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information

Name: Nicole Harris

Phone: (804) 786-9469

Email: nicole.harris@dcjs.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.