EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & BENEFITS MANAGER / HR ANALYST II

Title: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & BENEFITS MANAGER / HR ANALYST II

State Role Title: HR, Training, and Labor Relations Spec, All Other

Hiring Range: Negotiable, commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

To provide subject matter expert guidance in the areas of human resources, employee and labor relations, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, retirement, short term disability, long term disability, performance management, and other general HR functional areas. This position will foster positive relationships between employees and management by resolving conflicts, ensuring fair policy application, and promoting engagement, acting as a neutral liaison to handle grievances, investigations, disciplinary issues, and compliance with labor laws, ultimately aiming for a healthy, productive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable experience in Employee Relations, Benefits, Leave Programs, and Worker’s Compensation required.
• Previous supervisor experience required.
• Prior experience conducting investigations required.
• Prior experience in employee & labor relations matters required.

Additional Considerations

• HRCI or SHRM certification preferred.
• Previous HR experience within Commonwealth of Virginia employment preferred.
• Experience with State Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Experience with the State Grievance process.
• Experience with advising and processing of State Benefits.

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.

 

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

 

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.