Talent Acquisition Consultant

Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Talent Acquisition Consultant State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II Hiring Range: $75,000 - $85,275 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Location: Central Office Agency Website: ww.djj.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E Job Duties The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth. DJJ is currently hiring a Talent Acquisition Business Consultant . The role of the Talent Acquisition Business Consultant is to provide advanced-level professional Human Resource talent acquisition and recruitment consultation to all levels of management and employees. This position manages the full-life recruitment cycle from vacancy to new hire onboarding for assigned Divisions/Units. They will build and manage candidate pipelines for current and future positions. This role will develop, execute, and implement recruitment strategies, procedures, and practices that align with DJJ’s mission and strategic framework. It will ensure that human resources practices are carried out in accordance with guidelines and standards established by the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM), and supporting state and federal agencies. Skills required: -Strong communication skills to include presentation, written, listening, and interpersonal skills. -Proficient with current software packages including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). -Skills in using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking software. -Strong attention to detail and providing quality work. -Excellent relationship-building, consultative, and collaboration skills. Abilities required: -Demonstrated ability to analyze staffing trends and issues and recommend solutions that are logical and legally supportable. -Demonstrated ability to implement innovative human resources strategies and identify and implement process improvements. Minimum Qualifications -Considerable working knowledge of human resource management policies and procedures including federal and state employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices. -Demonstrated knowledge of human resource administration principles and practices, including talent acquisition, recruitment and selection (advertising, screening, interviewing, and negotiating salaries), and applicant tracking systems. -Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personnel services including customer needs assessment, meeting of quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Additional Considerations -Experience and working knowledge of policies and organizational functions of state government. -Working knowledge of compensation, classification, benefits, and performance management. -Experience using state HR systems to include Cardinal and PageUp, and/or related HRIS. -Some knowledge of the Department of Juvenile Justice and DJJ’s workforce. -PHR/SPHR, SHRM-SCP/CP, SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214. Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Contact Information Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Manager Phone: 804-588-4410 Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov 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 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 800-552-5019. 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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