Title Description- Human Resources Specialist is the full performance level that is responsible for performing activities in a variety of human resources areas such as compensation, benefits, recruitment/selection, equal employment opportunity and employee relations.

General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) –

Interviews, screens, and refers applicants for employment or for volunteer placement;
Conducts new employee orientation and/or other employee training;
Formulates teaching outline and determines instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods;
Coordinates Employee Assistance Program services and seminars;
Assists in researching and analyzing existing policies, practices and procedures and preparing recommendations;
Interprets personnel policies and procedures;
Provides technical assistance and advice to department supervisors, representatives and employees on a variety of personnel management issues;
Coordinates and conducts new hire orientation on county benefits;
Processes benefit changes, handles benefit inquiries and benefits administration;
Coordinates wellness programs;
Processes all personnel action forms related to salary changes;
Processes deferred compensation paperwork and answers inquiries;
Coordinates interview process, approves interview questions, and approves interview panel members;
Coordinates arrangements for pre-employment testing/certification;
Reviews job and class specifications and makes revisions as required;
Assists employees with retirement, termination and related matters; and
Responds to salary and benefit surveys.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge- Working knowledge of: the subject area to which assigned, such as recruitment, classification, benefits and employee relations; principles and practices of human resource management; occupations and activities characteristic of local government; policies, regulations, and procedures related to human resource activities and of human resource information systems.

Skills- Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated software.

Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze data and to prepare specialized and detailed reports; establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, employees and the public; good public speaking and oral presentation skills; develop and conduct training programs; and apply established policies, practices and procedures.

Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business, public administration or related field OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements:

Applicants will be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug/alcohol screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks, employment verification/references & credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the hiring authority. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of relevant work experience and qualifications on the application and/or resume. Applications/resumes for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. The website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application/resume is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application/resume.

Due to the volume of applications this agency receives, the agency is unable to answer telephone inquiries related to the status of individual applications and/or the hiring process. Please refer to your Virginia Jobs account for the status of your application and this position.

VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.

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Human Resource Specialist (Internal Applicants Only)