Human Resources Consultant - Onboarding

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs.  That’s right.  Love.  Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever.  We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent?  Do you think differently?  Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

 

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

 

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

 

Job Summary

This position leads and supports company-wide onboarding efforts that are designed to create a welcoming and efficient onboarding experience that reflects the company’s commitment to its people; equipping them for success by building a sense of belonging, connection, and empowerment.  

Key responsibilities include:

 

• Lead efforts focused on the experience of all stakeholders (new-hire, Hiring Leader, HR, etc.) throughout the onboarding journey – with goals of creating engagement, enthusiasm, readiness, understanding, connection, productivity.
• Lead function to drive coordinated and effective change management, including engagement, training, communications, readiness, and adoption.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and makes recommendations on how to improve process efficiency.
• Challenge status quo and proactively identifies process improvements.
• Identify innovative and creative new ways to onboard new employees/reach a more scalable and measurable onboarding experience.
• Manage and assist with facilitation of company-wide orientation program to introduce new employees to company policies, procedures, culture, and values. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of program.
• Maintain awareness of and connection to business segment-specific onboarding training programs for new employees. 
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure new hires have access to necessary equipment, systems, and resources to perform their job duties effectively.
• Manage new hire onboarding welcome gifts.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the onboarding program and makes any necessary improvements. This includes gathering feedback from new employees and identifying areas for enhancement.
• Promote company mission, culture and values, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all HR policies, practices, and procedures related to onboarding. 
• Keep abreast of current best practices related to onboarding. 
• Perform additional work to meet business needs and priorities as requested/assigned.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience in process improvement, change management and/or employee engagement. Note:  A Master's degree will count as one year of experience.  A partial year of six months or more of experience will be rounded up to one year.

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:
 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience analyzing data to drive decision-making. 
• Ability to handle unexpected challenges or situations that may arise, be adaptable, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to establish rapport and collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong team player with a results-driven approach and who can work with limited guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated continuous learning mindset.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of company organizational structures, policies, and programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to thinking strategically.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.

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