Sr Human Resource Analyst

The following listing outlines a senior HR analyst role with the Virginia Department of Accounts in Richmond, VA, offering a hybrid schedule focused on benefits administration, payroll, and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced level expertise in administering state human resource benefits and services for the agency.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of personnel transactions and required paperwork within HR, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Acts as the agency’s primary HR liaison with the Payroll Service Bureau, managing communication and uploads in the PSB portal.
• Supports recruitment by scheduling and facilitating interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and completing reference checks.
• Ensures pre-employment steps are completed in a timely manner.
• Serves as the primary liaison for incoming staff after job offers are accepted.
• Keys personnel transactions within the Cardinal HCM system.
• Maintains personnel, separation, benefits, and recruitment files with accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity in compliance with state and agency requirements.
• Functions as a subject matter expert for leave and absence management, interpreting and applying policy and managing documentation for VSDP, FML, and parental leave.
• Leads administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, postings and notices, and other applicable benefits.
• Conducts new hire and benefits orientations and oversees onboarding and offboarding of staff.
• Designated agency CVC administrator and a parking and ID badge coordinator.
• Supports the Director of Human Resources by coordinating details for employee recognition events and serving as an agency charge card holder.
• Manages purchasing of employee memberships, training programs, and items necessary for recognition programs and recruitments.
• Provides HR, policy, and benefits guidance to agency staff as a reliable resource.
• Performs other HR duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

• Education or professional experience in human resources or a related field.
• Knowledge of state and federal human resources laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide consultation to diverse customers.
• Ability to make well-informed decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal policies and regulations.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to present training.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with consistent accuracy in data entry and form completion.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.

Technologies

• Cardinal HCM
• Oracle PeopleSoft HCM
• HRIS
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Payroll Service Bureau (PSB) portal

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Life insurance
• Other applicable benefits

Additional Considerations

• Education or professional experience in human resources or a related field.
• Experience keying HR transactions in an HRIS, handling day-to-day HR, payroll, and/or benefits administration; dealing with retirement and short-term disability plans; managing employee leave in an automated system; overseeing FMLA; and administering HR files.
• Experience with state-specific HR policies, procedures, forms, and transactions preferred.
• Experience working with Cardinal (Oracle PeopleSoft) HCM and the Virginia Sickness and Disability Plan (VSDP) preferred.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist in the event of an emergency.
• Occasional need to work outside of normal hours to meet department demands or deadlines.

Special Instructions

• This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days per week in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website.
• You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully; check status in your account under “Your Application.”
• Applicants requiring sponsorship for a work visa or STEM OPT extension need not apply.
• No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
• Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.
• DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports workplace diversity, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer.
• Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• All offers are contingent upon successful reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (804) 225-3038
• Email: [email protected]