CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER / HR MANAGER II

Overview

Title: CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER / HR MANAGER II

State Role Title: Human Resource Manager II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties: Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state-of-the-art campus, situated on 85 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system and is accredited by the Joint Commission. Eastern State Hospital is looking for a Chief Human Resources Officer for their campus that will provide executive leadership, direction, services and supports to advance DBHDS’ vision and delivery of a responsive, person-centered, trauma informed, integrated, and recovery-oriented system of care for individuals across the Commonwealth with behavioral health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder needs. This role will be responsible for directing an extensive human resources program to all employees and other stakeholders within Eastern State Hospital, serve as a key member of the facility executive leadership team, ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements involving HR policies, procedures, and documentation, and direct the workforce development and training program at Eastern State Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Direct an extensive human resources program to all employees and other stakeholders within Eastern State Hospital; serve as a key member of the facility executive leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements involving HR policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Direct the workforce development and training program at Eastern State Hospital.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of major human resource functions; relevant federal and state laws, regulations and policies such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, PWFA, and FMLA.
• Strong understanding of HR management theories, laws, regulations, policies, principles, and practices, particularly those relevant to Virginia State government. Experience collaborating with management on employee disciplinary actions; conducting complex investigations; interviews; gathering factual information/data; making sound recommendations; report writing; facilitating training.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to interpret policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Interpersonal skills that foster an inclusive work culture; ability to learn client needs and work independently.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel); Cardinal; and/or other databases.
• Ability to conduct trend analysis and produce computerized reports.
• Experience with FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, grievances, and employee discipline processes.
• Ability to translate high-level organizational priorities into actionable HR/Training frameworks.
• Expertise in employee identification, selection, and retention strategies to ensure a dynamic talent pipeline.
• Ability to consult with operations management and provide HR/Training services, including strategy development, assessments, and implementation.
• Knowledge in compensation and classification analysis to ensure fair pay practices and job classifications.
• Focus on aligning HR initiatives with business goals and ensuring effective execution.
• Experience in Employee Benefits, Employee Dispute Resolution, Short Term Disability, and Worker’s Compensation.
• Experience in developing and implementing succession plans to ensure leadership continuity.
• Previous supervisory experience; prior experience conducting investigations; and prior experience in employee and labor relations matters.

Additional Considerations

• Certification as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR or PHR
• Supervisory experience in HR, leading and managing HR teams, and ensuring alignment of HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Extensive experience across HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, HRIS, training and development, and compliance.

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. Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Hinchey

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Email:

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 for the Alternative Hiring Process.