HR Generalist/Employee Relations Consultant

About the role

This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert and strategic leader for employee relations, workplace investigations, grievance administration, policy interpretation, compliance, and organizational learning initiatives.
• Provide consultation to supervisors and employees by providing coaching and training to strengthen leadership practices, improve employee performance, enhance workplace communication, and promote effective working relationships.
• Provide backup coverage for the HR Generalist/Recruiter and HR Generalist/Benefits Coordinator to provide cross coverage across the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of human resource programs, regulations, and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, regulations and policies to include but not limited to FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability of significant attention to detail in performing work with a high degree of accuracy, especially related to written documentation including investigative reports.
• Extensive experience using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to plan and accomplish tasks in carrying out tasks within policy guidelines.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle complex, sensitive situations, information and documentation in a professional and confidential manner.
• Strong skills in organization and prioritization with demonstrated ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Skilled in providing policy interpretation and guidance.

Additional Considerations

• Working knowledge of human resources systems specific to the Commonwealth of Virginia such as Cardinal HCM, PageUp, and related HR programs or the ability to learn this information.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia grievance procedures, best practices in corrective/disciplinary action and alternative dispute resolution techniques.
• Experience with employee relations to include progressive discipline, performance management, and conducting investigations.
• Advanced coursework (or degree) in Human Resources or related field.
• Prior experience working in a health care environment in personnel management or other related field.