Job Location: Henrico, VA
This position requires someone with demonstrated experience handling multiple aspects of employee relations for an organization, including progressive discipline, grievance procedure processes, mediation, ADA accommodations, workplace investigations, and discrimination complaints.
Prior experience working in these areas as well as a broad, comprehensive employee relations knowledge base will be integral to your success in this role, as you will serve on a team working on related ER issues and consult with agency managers, supervisors, employees, and external parties.
You will also handle confidential and sensitive information, as you conduct fact findings related to complaints from or about agency employees, respond to inquiries received from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or other outside entities, as well as complaints from employees or customers that have participated in VEC programs and complaints related to Civility in the Workplace.
Importantly, the incumbent to this role will also prepare and deliver related training, develop and implement policies and procedures, and prepare written communications that reflect thoughtful analysis, factual information, and professional judgement.
- Paid State holidays as well as vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave;
- Comprehensive health benefits;
- Participation in the VRS retirement system;
- and much more!
This position is physically located in and reports to our Henrico central office.Effective July 5, 2022, in accordance with the Governor of Virginia and pre-pandemic policies, Virginia State Employees will return to the physical workplace. Telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. You can read the Commonwealth’s Telework Policy here.
Considerable knowledge of employee relations programs, policies and procedures, responsibilities, and deadlines (particularly related to disciplinary actions and due process, mediation, grievance procedure and workforce investigations), and related federal and state laws are requirements (e.g., American’s with Disabilities Act as amended; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and amendments).
Strong facilitation, conflict avoidance, negotiation, analytical, leadership, oral and written communication, and computer (e.g., software applications, such as MS Office Suite) skills.
Ability to conduct fact findings, document findings, and recommend solutions.
Ability to interpret and apply agency, state, and federal laws, policies and procedures, and to ensure the agency is compliant and its actions are legally defensible.
Ability to collect and analyze data, make recommendations and prepare responses that are logical and legally supportable, counsel and advise managers and employees in the resolution of ER related issues, and establish and maintain effective relationships with others that builds trust and respect.
A degree from a college or university with applicable course work and experience in human resources or equivalent experience and training.
Experience implementing organizational change initiatives related to employee relations that improve customer services, program efficiency, and effectiveness.
Experience responding to discrimination complaints and conducting workplace fact findings.
- Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
- Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
- Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
- Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.
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- Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
- Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
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