Human Resources Assistant (Hourly): Red Onion State Prison #W0014

Title:Human Resources Assistant (Hourly): Red Onion State Prison #W0014

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $19.47 - $25.57

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Red Onion State Prison

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides HR related functions for employees at Red Onion State Prison with DOC, Federal, State and other mandated policies. Collaborates with Human Resources Officer to ensure a positive culture and effective customer service in all areas of Human Resources. Ensures accurate, efficient administration of human resource operations to include recruiting, payroll processing, benefits administration, personnel file maintenance, data entry in PageUp, Cardinal, BES and the database and assist when necessary with time/leave maintenance. Assists the Human Resource Officer in day-to-day duties and acts as an HR advocate providing employees, managers, and the public with appropriate assistance as dictated by the situation.
This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12 month period of May 1 - April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Knowledge of general HR policies and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, or DOC policies and procedures related to Human Resources including FLSA, FMLA, VSDP, ADA, and Worker's Compensation. Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and G-Mail. Skilled in record and file management systems. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to all levels of management, employees and general public. Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Knowledge of Department of Corrections (DOC) policies and procedures.

Additional Considerations

Experience in office administration or equivalent training or experience in a related field. Experience in administration, preferably in HR environment. Experience in Correctional and/or alternative setting.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or resume for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or resume.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 276-796-3538

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RESUMES / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.