Talent Acquisition & Compensation Manager

Title: Talent Acquisition & Compensation Manager State Role Title: Human Resource Manager II Hiring Range: Up to $125,000 Pay Band: 6 Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations Location: Richmond, Virginia Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Education is recruiting for a Talent Acquisition and Compensation Manager to join the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Development team. The role proactively leads and manages talent acquisition, classification, and compensation functions of the Department’s Office of Human Resources. Manage and lead team members who carry out and oversee talent acquisition and compensation functions within the Office of Human Resources. Support Hiring Managers in the development and revision of Position Descriptions to include benchmarking ensuring classifications, SOC coding, EEO coding, FLSA exemption status, and compensation are appropriate and in compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements. Apply knowledge of organizational design, workforce planning, staffing models, and workforce analysis to assess operational and workforce needs, evaluate departmental operations, and develop strategic recommendations to improve efficiency and alignment with agency goals. Advance and modernize Talent Acquisition and Compensation operations by driving innovation, implementing automated processes, workflows, and HR technology solutions, and leveraging data analytics, dashboards, and metrics to measure effectiveness and support strategic workforce planning. Plan, design, and implement compensation programs that align with the VDOE’s strategic goals and comply with DHRM policies and legal guidelines, including base pay management, annual salary structure movement, and incentive plans. Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to align workforce needs with compensation strategies, focusing on succession planning and career development. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience with full-lifecycle recruitment principles and procedures, managing end-to-end hiring processes, designing talent acquisition strategies, and leading recruiting teams. Experience with compensation and recruitment software and HRIS systems. Knowledge of human resources modeling, management techniques, and coordination of people and resources. Experience supervising staff, providing clear expectations, constructive feedback, and ensuring staff possess necessary skills to accomplish goals. Experience conducting internal and external market analysis, using compensation survey tools such as Mercer. Experience performing data analysis and financial modeling to interpret complex data and make informed recommendations. Additional Considerations Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or related field preferred. SHRM or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credentials preferred. Experience leading large-scale compensation and classification processes, including market research, salary studies, and designing pay structures to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Knowledge of state government HR policies, procedures, and practices. Proficiency with Excel and PowerBI at an intermediate to expert level for compensation planning activities. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. The Commonwealth’s policy is that all aspects of human resource management are conducted without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers