Human Resource Policy Analyst, Sr.

Title: Human Resource Policy Analyst, Sr.

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: Up to $90,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Social Services is excited to share that we are looking for a Human Resources Policy Analyst Sr., to join our team!

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we are passionate about our mission to design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence, and overall wellbeing. We are one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, childcare providers, and adult living facilities to promote the well-being of children and families statewide.

The Human Resources Policy Analyst Sr., reports to the Compliance Program Manager and is tasked with performing complex duties to include research, analysis and evaluation of employment laws and regulations relative to the development of human resources policy and guidance. This position serves as policy resource, conducts investigations, and consults with state department of social services divisions and local departments of social services. Position has contact with agency management, other state agencies and professionals in federal, state, and local governments and private industry to provide consultation, recommendations and problem resolution services as well as to discuss human resource matters of controversy and with potential legal implications. This position does not supervise staff but may assume the lead role for project management purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Working knowledge of policy analysis, research and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to conduct independent research, to analyze, interpret and apply laws, proposed legislation, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop, and implement policies, procedures and programs.
• Ability to analyze data and reach conclusions, which are logical and legally supportable.
• Ability to counsel and advise managers and employees in the resolution of diverse issues.
• Ability to manage projects and lead or supervise teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to build relationships at all levels and diplomatically influence decisions.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications, Human Resource Information Systems, Web-based applications and reports, Internet/Intranet, Electronic Document Management, and social media.
• Experience preparing and writing various reports and papers (e.g., investigation reports, management reports, impact analysis reports, position papers).
• Experience developing strategies to improve customer services, program efficiency and effectiveness, and implementing progressive, best practices.
• Experience conducting training.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in medium to large organization that characterized by a large central staff and statewide geographic dispersion of departments and/or offices where responsibilities extend to oversight of the human resource program in all departments and/or offices.
• Experience in legal profession.
• Master’s degree or advanced degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Industrial Relations, Law or in related field.
• Certification: HRCI - PHR, SPHR; SHRM- SCP, CP; or OD / program management certification.

Special Instructions

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Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consid