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Virginia Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

H0703 - HR Consultant Wage

Fairfax, VA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an HR Consultant to provide professional support in various HR functions. The role includes responsibilities in benefits administration, compliance, and talent acquisition, ensuring effective communication and support for employees and supervisors.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide professional support in benefits administration, retirement programs, and leave management, including: FMLA, Worker’s Compensation and Short-term Disability, while assisting the Benefits Supervisor and occasionally acting as a back-up

Assist employees and supervisors with navigating workflows and transactions within the Human Capital Management (HCM) system

Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, and regulations to employees and managers

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency laws and regulations

Manage HR data, documentation, and records to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance

Provide excellent customer service and timely responses to HR-related inquiries

Perform assigned duties, tasks, activities, and special projects as needed

Review intake forms and job and position descriptions for appropriate classification

Assist supervisors in setting salaries during the hiring process and during agency transfers and promotions

Assist employees and supervisor in navigating the performance management workflows in MyCareerConnect

Provide general information regarding policies and procedures to VDOT employees and managers, ensuring compliance is met in accordance with federal, state and agency laws and regulations

Develop job postings through the review of Position Descriptions in consultation with hiring managers

Screen applications to apply professional and legal standards effectively and efficiently to the talent acquisition process

Participate on interview selection panels, career fairs and recruitment events to promote VDOT

Review final employment recommendations ensuring clear justification for hire and compliance with EO and AA program and objectives

Conduct and process all pre-employment references and employment verifications

Attend statewide meetings to stay abreast of current issues and share information with other HR staff

Qualification

HR practices knowledgeBenefits administrationTalent acquisitionMicrosoft Office SuitePolicy interpretationCustomer serviceEffective communicationConfidentiality