Human Resources Manager

Title: Human Resources Manager

State Role Title: Human Resource Manager II

Hiring Range: Up to $120,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: www.vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) as our Human Resource Manager and play a pivotal role in operational excellence.

As a versatile leader, you will oversee general HR operational responsibilities.

This position will work closely with the HR Director, HR Business Partners and the HR team supporting HR operational and transactional functions.

Working as the HR Manager, this role will develop, manage and support HR functions such as operations, reporting, assisting with classification and salary/compensation reviews, support and provide backup duties for benefits, recruitment, and employee relations.

This position will be the initial point of contact for all human resource operations issues.

At VITA, we are driven by our mission to deliver sustainable and effective results through innovative, efficient, and secure services. Our vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, dedicated to empowering the Commonwealth by connecting, protecting, and innovating.

Be a part of our transformative journey. Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of technology in Virginia!

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience in HR, including benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and classification/compensation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying HR policies and initiatives across all organizational levels.

Proficiency in utilizing HR metrics, analytics, and data to drive HR decisions.

Extensive understanding of HR management principles, employment laws, and HR compliance practices.

Knowledge of compensation strategies, benefits administration, and understanding of payroll operations.

Experience managing position resources to ensure alignment with proposed budgetary employment level.

Proven success in developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract top talent.

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex HR issues, propose solutions, and drive positive outcome.

Experience creating and delivering training to enhance the manager/employee experience.

Experience interpreting HR policies and providing guidance to managers and staff.

Strong multitasking abilities and a collaborative team player.

Technical proficiency with MS Office Suite and HRIS systems (e.g., Cardinal, PageUp).

Experience managing sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Committed to the highest ethical standards in HR activities.

Additional Considerations

Background in human resource management, organizational psychology, business administration, or related fields.

Prior operational, and advisory experience as an HR Business Partner or Generalist.

Professional certification (SHRM and/or HRIC).

Experience managing staff.

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.

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.

This position is eligible for one (1) day of 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 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.