Talent Management Consultant

Title: Talent Management Consultant

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $60,000 – $65,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Labor and Industry

Location: Dept of Labor and Industry

Agency Website: www.doli.virginia.gov 

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Join Our Team as Talent Management Consultant

The Talent Management Consultant serves as a strategic partner and leader in building and sustaining a high-performing, mission-aligned workforce across the Department of Labor and Industry. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating agency-wide talent strategies to strengthen leadership capacity, workforce capability, employee engagement, and operational infrastructure.
The Consultant will work collaboratively with agency leadership to assess talent needs, support organizational design, and drive initiatives that reinforce DOLI’s Values-in-Action and commitment to excellence. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI’s mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and do business. Additional information about our agency can be found at www.doli.virginia.gov.

Why the State Government?
Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy.

Compensation:

This position offers a competitive salary range pf $60,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus full State benefits. Please note, the agency will not entertain salary negotiations beyond the maximum advertised salary.

Benefits:

As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to full-time classified employees:
• Vacation and Other Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• Sickness and Disability Program
• Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
• Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans
• State Employee Resources

Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits 

What will you do?
Organizational Capability & Workforce Planning
• Lead workforce capability assessments and succession planning initiatives with division directors.
• Support organizational design efforts to optimize team effectiveness and service delivery.
• Develop and implement competency frameworks aligned with strategic roles and agency goals.
Leadership Development
• Design and manage a leadership learning series featuring both internal and external facilitators.
• Collaborate with agency leaders on career pathing and succession strategies.
• Track leadership development outcomes through mentorship programs.
Talent Strategy & Career Pathing
• Develop holistic, data-informed strategies for recruitment, selection, and retention.
• Modernize job postings to reflect DOLI’s brand, values, and mission.
• Lead the design of a career progression matrix for agency classifications within DOLI.
• Evaluate and enhance onboarding and offboarding processes.
Program Infrastructure & HR Modernization
• Streamline and maintain internal HR systems, dashboards, and supervisor toolkits.
• Lead efforts to simplify and revise HR policies for clarity and accessibility.
• Promote evidence-based decision-making through workforce analytics.
Culture, Engagement & Recognition
• Champion a positive and inclusive workplace culture rooted in DOLI’s Values-in-Action.
• Coordinate recognition programs and employee engagement forums.
• Create and deliver micro-learning modules on inclusion, respect, and collaboration.
Recruitment Marketing & Talent Outreach
• Serve as a recruitment marketer by identifying and cultivating targeted tal