H2130 - Human Resources Consultant Wage

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Seeking a highly organized and proactive Talent Acquisition Consultant to support end-to-end hiring operations and enhance our recruiting effectiveness. In this role, you will streamline administrative workflows, coordinate candidate communication, maintain accurate applicant tracking data, and partner closely with recruiters and HR leaders to ensure a seamless, positive hiring experience. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. You will contribute to process improvements, scheduling efficiency, compliance accuracy, and overall team productivity. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting meaningful talent initiatives, we invite you to bring your expertise and help strengthen our recruitment function.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Consultant

Location: Salem District Office

Job Schedule: Part time

Minimum Salary: $20.79

Maximum Salary: $33.79

Competency Model: All Employee

Job Description:

Perform special duties as assigned. To provide professional support in areas of Talent Acquisition, Policy Interpretation, Classification and Compensation. How you will contribute:

Classification and Compensation: Review intake forms and job and position descriptions for appropriate classification. Assist supervisors in setting salaries during the hiring process and during agency transfers and promotions.

Perform duties as assigned: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.

Performance Management: Assist employees and supervisor in navigating the performance management workflows in MyCareerConnect.

Policy and Procedure: Provide general information regarding policies and procedures to VDOT employees and managers, ensuring compliance is met in accordance with federal, state and agency laws and regulations.

Talent Acquisition: Develop job postings through the review of Position Descriptions in consultation with hiring managers. Screen applications to apply professional and legal standards effectively and efficiently to the talent acquisition process. Participate on interview selection panels, career fairs and recruitment events to promote VDOT.

Talent Administration: Review final employment recommendations ensuring clear justification for hire and compliance with EO and AA program and objectives. Conduct and process all pre-employment references and employment verifications. Attend statewide meetings to stay abreast of current issues and share information with other HR staff.

What will make you successful:

Ability to always maintain confidentiality.

Ability to collect, assemble, process and file information using manual and automated systems.

Skill in operating office equipment and a variety of Microsoft Office Suite software.

Skill in providing good customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.

Knowledge of HR practices and principles.

Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience, or education in Human Resources or related field desired.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct

In support of the Commonwealths 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen