What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant position at Dept Conservation & Recreation?
Title: HR Assistant
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: $19 - $23
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE
Agency Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.
The Office of Human Resources is looking for an HR Assistant to with assist with HR projects and initiatives, general HR administrative tasks and support, records management, and assistance with the recruitment process. The Human Resources Assistant serves as a cross functional supporting member of the HR team.
Specifically, this position will:
- Support special projects and cross-functional HR Initiatives; specifically providing assistance in transitioning to the Enhanced Executive Branch Performance Review System to include creating positions descriptions.
- Assist with managing centralized HR files in accordance with records maintenance policies and guidelines, to include filing, photocopying, and organization of confidential records.
- Provide temporary or as-needed assistance to the HR Transactions team, preparing and processing HR transactions in HRIS systems.
- Provide support in benefits function by providing employees documents as requested, and keying changes into the HRIS, if necessary.
- Provide assistance in ensuring recruitment files are closed out and maintained appropriately with all documents needed.
- Respond to external and internal requests for information and provides technical assistance regarding assigned HR areas.
- Assist as needed with HR compliance-related processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven experience in customer service and administrative support working with diverse staff, clients, and stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, discretion, prioritization, time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Intermediate level proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Demonstrated organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Experience exercising independent judgement and while maintaining high level of confidentiality.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible with varied work assignments.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Additional Considerations
- Human Resources experience in a fast-paced office environment
- General knowledge of human resources programs, regulations and guidelines.
- Working knowledge of and/or experience with State HRIS (Cardinal, PageUp, etc.)
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
- Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
- Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Parks Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.
- Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
- DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service), are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
- Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
- Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.
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Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: n/a
Email: hr@dcr.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 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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $19 - $23
