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Human Resources Consultant

Northern VA Community College

Richmond, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Applicant Tracking System, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Government, Higher Education, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Interviewing Skills, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), People Management, Quality Metrics, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), State Government, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
Today
Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Human Resources Consultant

Role Title
Human Resource Analyst I

Role Code
19091-FP

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band
04

Position Number
28001012

Agency
Northern VA Community College

Division
NV280-VP Administration

Work Location
Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range
$65,000/yr

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
2-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Schedule may vary based on
business needs.

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description
  • General Description:
The HR Consultant provides consultation and coaching to hiring managers within assigned divisions/campuses, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures and guidelines. The HR Consultant partners with the hiring managers to build collegial working relationships while working towards a common goal of meeting business needs and maintaining compliance, as well as attracting and retaining a well-qualified, diverse workforce.

Duties and Tasks:
  • Serve as specialist in recruitment and selection processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, DHRM, VCCS, and NOVA policies and procedures regarding recruitment and retention.
  • Guides and assists hiring managers and interview committees with the college's hiring process, relevant DHRM and VCCS policies, and applicable state and federal law.
  • Advises managers on the usage of NATS, NOVA's Applicant Tracking System (PeopleAdmin) and other applicable systems.
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions (EWPs) and job requisitions (NOVs) to successfully attract and hire key talent for current and future organizational needs.
  • Administer job postings and hires in the applicant tracking system (PeopleAdmin).
  • Provide guidance and assistance to college administrators regarding the full hiring process including successful interview methods and techniques.
  • Assist managers with writing competency-based interview questions.
  • Review recruitment and selection documentation to ensure equitable, fair, and compliant hiring practices.
  • Successfully markets NOVA to recruit a diverse, well-qualified applicant pool and ensures compliance with EEO/AA, DHRM, VCCS, and college policies in the advertisement, screening, referral, selection and hiring of staff.
  • Prescreen new hire on-boarding documentation and facilitate the processing of all employment actions.
Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Required KSAs:
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, and compensation.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for providing customer service, including meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Be detail oriented and well organized.
  • Possesses strong critical and analytical thinking skills, reading comprehension skills to understand and interpret written policies and procedures.
  • Possess highly effective communication skills; and the ability to perform work consistently with accuracy and close attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in the usage of a PC, software applications, and standard office equipment as well as knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems, and applicant tracking systems.
  • Ability to research and resolve complex issues; articulate complex topics; prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Exercise discretion and ensure a high level of confidentiality; and have the ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience as an HR coordinator or some level of responsibility comparable to a generalist or coordinator.
  • Some customer service and forward-facing experience.
  • Experience working in a fast paced, high volume environment with a decentralized customer base is highly desirable.
Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Human Resources PHR/SHRM-CP certification.
  • Work experience in higher education and/or public sector is preferred.
  • Experience interpreting and applying the Virginia Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) and/or VCCS policies and procedures and experience working with PeopleAdmin.


Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
Yes

Required Travel

some travel to different campuses

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
CLS_4530P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
06/24/2026

Job Close Date
06/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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