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:The HR Consultant guides and assists hiring managers and interview committees with the collegeâ™s hiring process, relevant DHRM and VCCS policies, and applicable state and federal law.The incumbent advises managers on the usage of NATS, NOVAâ™s Applicant Tracking System (PeopleAdmin).The incumbent 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.This position is also responsible for on-boarding new hires and for facilitating the processing of all employment actions.Essential Functions:Serve as subject matter expert in recruitment and selection processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, DHRM, VCCS, and NOVA policies and procedures regarding recruitment and retention.Ongoing assessment of processes to identify areas in need of improvement; ensure data integrity and assume special projects, as assigned.Assist with screening and sourcing of applications and serve on interview panels/search committees, as needed.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).Guide managers in utilizing workforce planning strategies to attract and retain high caliber talent.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.Conduct pre-employment background checks and E-Verify.Launch new hires and transfers and ensure the successful on-boarding of new hires.Ensure quality services in all aspects of recruitment and retention.Interpret, apply and clearly communicate organizational policies, goals and objectives.

Required KSAs:Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, compensation, negotiation, and personnel information systems.Knowledge of principles and procedures for providing customer service, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Possesses knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.The candidate must have excellent consulting and client management skills.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 environmentExercise 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:Bachelorâ™s degree in human resources management, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of applicable experience, training and/or education.Some experience as an HR coordinator or some level of responsibility comparable to a generalist or coordinator.Some customer service and forward-facing experience.

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