Talent Management Consultant

Title: Talent Management Consultant

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $60000 $65000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Labor and Industry

Location: Dept of Labor and Industry

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Join Our Team as Talent Management Consultant

The Talent Management Consultant serves as a strategic partner and leader in building and sustaining a high-performing mission-aligned workforce across the Department of Labor and Industry. This role is responsible for designing implementing and evaluating agency-wide talent strategies to strengthen leadership capacity workforce capability employee engagement and operational infrastructure.
The Consultant will work collaboratively with agency leadership to assess talent needs support organizational design and drive initiatives that reinforce DOLIs Values-in-Action and commitment to excellence. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLIs mission of making Virginia a better place to live work and do business. Additional information about our agency can be found at .

Why the State Government
Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. Its a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive this isnt just a job its a legacy.

Compensation:

This position offers a competitive salary range pf $60000 to $65000 annually commensurate with experience plus full State benefits. Please note the agency will not entertain salary negotiations beyond the maximum advertised salary.

Benefits:

As an Employer of Choice the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits paid leave and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to full-time classified employees:
Vacation and Other Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Health Benefits
Sickness and Disability Program
Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
Group Optional Life and Long-term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Retirement Plans
State Employee Resources

Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: will you do
Organizational Capability & Workforce Planning
Lead workforce capability assessments and succession planning initiatives with division directors.
Support organizational design efforts to optimize team effectiveness and service delivery.
Develop and implement competency frameworks aligned with strategic roles and agency goals.
Leadership Development
Design and manage a leadership learning series featuring both internal and external facilitators.
Collaborate with agency leaders on career pathing and succession strategies.
Track leadership development outcomes through mentorship programs.
Talent Strategy & Career Pathing
Develop holistic data-informed strategies for recruitment selection and retention.
Modernize job postings to reflect DOLIs brand values and mission.
Lead the design of a career progression matrix for agency classifications within DOLI.
Evaluate and enhance onboarding and offboarding processes.
Program Infrastructure & HR Modernization
Streamline and maintain internal HR systems dashboards and supervisor toolkits.
Lead efforts to simplify and revise HR policies for clarity and accessibility.
Promote evidence-based decision-making through workforce analytics.
Culture Engagement & Recognition
Champion a positive and inclusive workplace culture rooted in DOLIs Values-in-Action.
Coordinate recognition programs and employee engagement forums.
Create and deliver micro-learning modules on inclusion respect and collaboration.
Recruitment Marketing & Talent Outreach
Serve as a recruitment marketer by identifying and cultivating targeted talent pipelines that align with the agencys mission and workforce needs.
Research and analyze labor market trends to uncover new sourcing channels and outreach opportunities.
Partner with leadership to create tailored recruitment campaigns that highlight DOLIs values culture and career opportunities.
Develop innovative outreach strategies to engage underrepresented and specialized talent pools.
Collaborate with communications staff to enhance employer branding through social media job postings and community engagement.
Track and evaluate recruitment marketing effectiveness using data and analytics adjusting strategies for maximum impact.

What will you bring
Effective verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to compose meaningful and accurate narrative reports and correspondence.
Advanced skills in computer use and related software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite Internet e-mail software and data entry.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
Ability to interact positively with customers in an inimical environment.
Ability to function independently with minimal direction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Progressive experience in talent management HR consulting or organizational development.
Strong interpersonal presentation and consultation skills.
Experience with workforce analytics and HRIS tools.
Experience effectively dealing with the public and delivering effective presentations.
Experience managing multiple customers and projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience in recruitment marketing employer branding or talent acquisition strategies.
Knowledge of labor market research methods and ability to identify targeted talent pools to support workforce planning.
Experience developing and executing recruitment campaigns using a variety of platforms (e.g. job boards professional associations social media community partnerships).
Strong ability to translate agency values and culture into compelling recruitment messaging.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for candidate-facing materials and outreach.

Additional Considerations:

Certification in Human Resources Organizational Development Public Administration or related field.
Professional certification (e.g. SHRM-CP/SCP IPMA-HR)
Current or prior state experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia
Familiarity with recruitment analytics to evaluate outreach effectiveness and adjust strategies.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects develop workforce strategies and facilitate leadership development.
Considerable experience and/or knowledge of statistical survey instrumentation and methodology; of research methods techniques and reporting formats; and of data processing applications.
Experience organizing data and conducting research using primary and secondary sources.
Experience working with agency divisions to analyze and develop policies and procedures that serve as agency guidance documents.

Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid drivers license at the time of hiring or within 30 days of hiring. Position is subject to an annual drivers license record check.
Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
The selected candidate must pass a criminal background investigation and successfully serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment if beginning employment as an original hire or re-employment.

Special Instructions:

This job advertisement is open to current State Employees Only. Only current employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia will be considered.

This is a continuous recruitment open until filled. The opening date for this recruitment is November 21 2025. Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days this recruitment may be closed at any time.

To apply you must submit a completed State of Virginia Application for Employment at 11:59pm on the posted closing date. A resume can be attached within the state application. The application and/or resume must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference all pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any training and experience that relates to the position. You must also provide your education on your state application. Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. Mailed faxed or e-mailed applications/resumes will not be accepted or considered.

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. Lawful Permanent resident or an alien authorized to work in the United States.

Current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have either been laid off or will be laid off from State service who indicate preferential hiring rights in the form of a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (yellow card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (blue card) must submit the card to our office by the application deadline. The card may either be scanned and attached to the application as a supplemental document or faxed to . Please include a fax cover sheet with your name and the position number for which you are applying.

The Department of Labor and Industry is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged based on their fitness and merit to participate in the terms conditions privileges and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability.

DOLI Talent Management and Communications will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online please contact DOLI .

Contact Information

Name: Talent Management and Communications

Phone: No Phone Calls

Email:

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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