Human Resource Recruiting Assistant
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE AND OFFICE SPECIALIST III
Working Title: Human Resource Recruiting Assistant
Position #: CJ097
The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a part-time (wage) Human Resource Recruiting Assistant in Richmond, Virginia. This is a part-time position, up to 29 hours per week (1500 hours per wage year) with no benefits. This position will be responsible for providing support with recruitment and selection activities to the Human Resources Division. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents and rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!
What will you do:
· Provide support with recruitment and selection activities to include: utilization of the Recruitment Management System in the hiring process; screen applications; schedule interviews; establish/maintain recruitment files; prepare interview packets/documentation; ensure completion of all recruitment checklist items.
· Coordinate records management for recruitment files, follow records retention guidelines.
· Assist with other HR related areas as needed.
The ideal candidate must possess:
· Experience with recruitment and selection.
· Strong administrative, organizational, and computer skills.
· Attention to detail and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
- Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
- Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
- Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
The preferred qualifications are:
· Experience with the utilization of a Recruitment Management System.
· Experience screening applications and scheduling interviews.
· Experience establishing and maintaining recruitment files.
· Prior experience working in a Human Resources Office.
· Knowledge of HR functions and a general familiarity of HR policy and procedure.
· Experience managing confidential information.
Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidates selected for the positions must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individuals may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. The anticipated starting salary is $20-$25 per hour.
To apply, submit a completed State of Virginia Application for employment at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home by the end of the day on February 17, 2023. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 225-4399 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.
In support of the Commonwealth’s 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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.