Hr Business Partner - Employee Relations

Title:HR Business Partner - Employee Relations

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst III

Hiring Range: Up to $105,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture? Join our HR Team as a customer-centric HR Business Partner specializing in Employee Relations! We're seeking a dynamic professional to drive employee engagement, resolve concerns, and champion a collaborative environment. If you are a proactive problem-solver with excellent interpersonal skills, apply now to play a key role in shaping our workforce's success!
The HR Business Partner - Employee Relations (HRBP-ER) will be responsible for managing and resolving Employee Relations issues, providing conflict resolution, mediation, and resolving employee conflicts fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. The HRBP-ER will conduct investigations to reduce legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; Partnering with the agency's legal department, this position consult with employees and management on Employee Relations issues while providing guidance and assistance with policy interpretation; develops and/or implements performance management; serves as an initial point of contact for Employee Relations, to include conducting exit interviews. Provide HR consulting services to leaders as it relates to human resources programs and policies, making, recommending, and implementing changes as needed. Leverage the HR function to deliver effective and customer-focused HR operations, using surveys, interviews, and other studies to research human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues and make recommendations on changes. This position will develop, advise, and train managers/supervisors in best Employee Relations practices and strategies. Additionally, this position will partner with leaders to maintain job descriptions accuracy; Prepare and maintain VITA's salary administration plans and conduct compensation study reviews as needed/as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner with a work experience in Employee Relations.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Proficiency in handling disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Demonstrated ability to mediate and resolve employee conflicts.
  
• Skilled in advising and coaching manager on HR-related issues.
  
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
  
• Ability to consult with employees and management on Employee Relations issues providing guidance and assistance with policy interpretation.
  
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and trends.
  
• High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive HR matters.
  
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Effective in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet timelines.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software.
  

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Standards of Conduct.
  
• Experience managing employee performance improvement plans.
  
• Experience conducting exit interviews and utilizing feedback from organizational improvement.
  
• Classification/compensation experience.
  
• Experience designing and delivering Employee Relations training.
  
• Familiarity with alternate dispute resolution methods
  

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.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.
Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.
State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to "Your Application" in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VITA is a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Email: VITAhr@vita.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.