EEO & Employee Relations Specialist

Title:EEO & Employee Relations Specialist

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $65,500 - $81,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position serves as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Relations (ER) Specialist providing expertise and guidance regarding VDH EEO programs and Employee Relations policies and procedures to agency managers, supervisors, and employees. EEO programs include, but are not limited to mediation and dispute resolution programs and intake and resourcing of employee concerns. Conducts intake and investigations for ER issues and conducts pre-complaint counseling for EEO matters. The incumbent investigates and prepared position statements to respond to the EEOC for agency claims. The incumbent provides leadership and expert guidance to Shared Business Service Units, agency managers, employees and HR Professionals regarding applicable policy and regulations, quality assurance, best practices, employee assistance and constructive intervention, mediation, and EEO/EEOC complaints and responses. The employee is responsible for EEO and ER analysis and reporting. Provides expert guidance on Americans with Disabilities Act, Civility policy and all federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Identifies areas for improvement and makes recommendations for process improvement. May serve as a point of contact for legislative tracking and analysis and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This position may be required to travel throughout the state, with some overnight requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of HR administration and of the comprehensive technical areas of HR services.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and policies relating to HR administration
Demonstrated and progressively responsible experience with Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Relations practices and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness, prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations, respect and maintain confidential information, to train and evaluate the work of employees and develop effective relationships with customers.
Ability to objectively coach employees, supervisors and managers through complex, difficult and emotional issues using discretion in confidential areas.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

Experience with comprehensive EEO programs, Employee Relations principles and practices, conflict management and group dynamics.
Demonstrated experience with EEO investigations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check, the Virginia Department of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, E-Verify, and a satisfactory driving record. If applicable, the selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Virginia Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.
VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Richard Winston

Phone:

Email: Richard.winston@vdh.virginia.gov

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.