Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Title: Senior Human Resources Business Partner

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $110,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Administration/Energy

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you knowledgeable of employee relations strategies, practices, and procedures? Do you have experience working in multiple aspects of HR? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, Administration program, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic and tactical partner to senior management and staff. The successful candidate will serve as the lead employee relations expert, assist with HR projects and strategic initiatives, partner with division leaders to proactively execute full cycle recruiting, foster a culture of high engagement and collaboration, advise on HR policies and practices, and utilize systems to support HR transactions and reporting. This position is currently approved to work a Hybrid telework schedule with four days in the office and one day of telework.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in multiple aspects of HR or related field
• Extensive knowledge in employee relations from complaint to resolution
• Experience with classification and compensation
• Experience in fast paced, and flexible work environment providing service to customers, employees, and/or vendors
• Experience building and deploying employee-centric and learning programs to diverse audiences
• Knowledge of human resources trends and best practices
• Ability to support employees with benefits questions
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and their practical application in a public work environment
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office software and database management systems
• Analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service and relationship building skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of state software systems such as Cardinal/PeopleSoft, PageUp, VRS Navigator, etc.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record

The individual accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test, reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

Additional Considerations

• Experience recruiting and supporting energy sector employees preferred
• HR related certification preferred (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)

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 will close on January 6, at 11:55 p.m. To be considered, please submit a state employment application, or resume, online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. A hiring manager will review all applications received and select candidates who most closely meet the established criteria for interviews.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-729-6048

Email: humanresources@energy.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth A