What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director position at Piedmont Regional Jail Authority?
Date posted: September 3, 2026
Pay: From $68,491 per year
Job description:
Director of Human Resources
Monday-Friday; 0800-1600, on call 24hrs
Posting Closes: Until Filled
Summary
The Human Resources Director oversees comprehensive HR operations for a jail facility supporting 100 employees. The role ensures compliance and accurate execution of timekeeping, personnel records management, onboarding, workers’ compensation administration, VRS support, hiring and background processes (including interviews and backgrounds), payroll documentation preparation, benefits assistance, Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) claims, and HR support for mediations, investigations, and disciplinary matters. The Director also manages multiple online HR platforms, creates and edits HR policies/procedures, supports community recruitment initiatives and job fairs, and completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
Key Responsibilities
- Timekeeping & Payroll: Oversee timekeeping; prepare and maintain payroll documentation.
- Records & Filing: Manage filing systems and ensure accurate, compliant HR documentation and record retention.
- Onboarding & HR Support: Lead onboarding processes; assist employees with varying HR needs and inquiries.
- Workers’ Compensation: Administer workers’ comp. processes, documentation, and related coordination.
- Systems & Platforms: Manage multiple online HR platforms; maintain and update required employee information.
- Policies/Procedures: Create, review, and edit HR policies and procedures; support policy documentation and updates.
- VRS: Utilize and administer VRS processes for eligible employees; ensure accurate submissions/records.
- Hiring & Backgrounds: Handle all hiring initiation activities, including interviews coordination and background processes; ensure required documentation is completed.
- Benefits Administration Support: Assist employees with benefit administration and related tasks.
- VEC Claims: Prepare, file, and manage Virginia Employment Commission claims; maintain supporting records and responses.
- Employee Relations / Investigations: Assist in mediations, investigations, and disciplinary meetings; complete all necessary documentation.
- Community Initiatives & Job Fairs: Participate in facility community initiatives, recruitment efforts, and job fairs.
- Other Duties: Perform other duties designated by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience
- HR leadership experience with strong knowledge of employment documentation and compliance practices.
- Ability to manage confidential information and handle high-volume, multi-faceted HR responsibilities.
- Experience/comfort with online HR systems and policy/procedure work.
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills; ability to support 100 employees with varying needs.
Disclaimer
This job description summarizes the role’s core responsibilities and is not exhaustive. The Superintendent or designee may assign additional duties as needed.
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Farmville, VA 23901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Farmville, VA 23901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Please visit www.prjva.org and complete our online application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,491.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68,491