HR Generalist/Recruiter
Company: DHRM
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: HR Generalist/Recruiter State Role Title: Human Resource
Analyst I Hiring Range: Negotiable, based on relevant years of
experience Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/ Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties The Department of Behavioral Health
and Developmental Services support individuals by promoting
recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life.
DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for
adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and
adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral
rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured,
intensive services for individuals with mental illness,
intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services.
DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians.
This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health
Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health
Facility, located in Danville, VA. This HR Generalist/Recruiter
position's primary role is to oversee a comprehensive recruitment
program that includes technical, professional, consultative, and
administrative assistance relating to the areas of recruitment,
employee orientation and employee onboarding for Southern Virginia
Mental Health Institute (SVMHI). Responsibilities include: A full
cycle recruiting program to include developing job announcements,
reviewing interview documents for compliance with established
selection policy and procedures, reviewing employment applications
to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of the position,
referring applicants for interviews, completing reference checks,
assisting with starting pay compensation/classification
determinations, attending job fairs, processing new-hire paperwork,
and maintaining accurate recruitment files in compliance with
SVMHI, DBHDS, Federal, and State policies. This position provides
primary backup coverage to the HR Generalist/Benefits Coordinator
to provide cross coverage across the Human Resources Department.
Minimum Qualifications Experience in full life-cycle recruitment
and employment practices, to include sourcing strategy and
strategic staffing for difficult to fill positions. Ability to
perform background checks including, but not limited to,
fingerprinting activities and oral alcohol/drug screens. Ability to
produce error-free and grammatically correct documentation. This
position also requires: Knowledge of EEO and state employment
procedures/guidelines. Ability to provide professional HR support,
guidance, consultation, and service in the recruitment, employment,
and starting compensation areas. Excellent organizational and
customer service skills with the ability to set and meet stringent
deadlines. Ability to work in conjunction with others to negotiate
starting salaries, ensuring adherence to established
guidelines/regulations and policies. Ability to communicate clearly
and concisely on matters such as job postings, screenings,
scheduling interviews, pre-employment process, hiring date,
starting salary and deadlines, conditions of employment using
succinct documentation. High level of organizational, technical,
analytical, and critical problem-solving skills. Working knowledge,
or the ability to achieve working knowledge, of HR systems specific
to the Commonwealth of Virginia such as Cardinal HCM, PageUp,
Workers' Compensation, and related HR programs to perform job
duties of the recruiter and to serve as the primary back up to the
Benefits Coordinator. Ability to exercise independent judgment to
plan and accomplish tasks in carrying out tasks within policy
guidelines. Additional Considerations Prior experience working for
the Commonwealth of Virginia in personnel management or other
related field. Prior experience working in a health care
environment in personnel management or other related field. 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. Applicants must list all
relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this
position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when
your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your
Application” in your account to check the status of your
application for this position. A successful fingerprint-based
criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are
required for the selected candidate for this position. Under
Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from
employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted
of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of
pending “barrier” charges. Employees may be required to disclose
immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or
management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new
recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and
for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the
pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the
Office of Human Resources. Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion,
individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and
submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to
get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of
Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx,
or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are
available to persons with disabilities during the application
and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance. DBHDS is
an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to
all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political
affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with
Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience
are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. SVMHI uses Form I-9 and
E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. SVMHI
is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside
facility grounds. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone:
434-421-3060 Email: svmhihr@dbhds.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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