Chief Human Resources Officer / HR Manager II

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

Agency Website: 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.

Minimum 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. Must have proven experience collaborating with management on employee disciplinary actions; conducting complex investigations; interviews; gathering factual information/data; making sound recommendations; report writing; facilitating training.
Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing; interpret policies procedures rules and regulations;
Demonstrate interpersonal skills that foster a work culture of inclusion; interact with internal/external clients to learn their business needs; and work independently.
Proficient computer skills in use of MS Office Suite (Word and Excel); Cardinal; and/or other databases.
Proven ability to conduct trend analysis and produce computerized reports.
Extensive hands-on experience with FMLA FLSA ADA EEO grievances and employee discipline processes.
Ability to translate high-level organizational priorities and strategies 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 and hands-on experience in conducting compensation and classification analysis to ensure fair pay practices and job classifications.
Focus on aligning HR initiatives with business goals and ensuring effective execution
Considerable experience in Employee Benefits Employee Dispute Resolution Short Term Disability and Workers Compensation required.
Experience in developing and implementing succession plans to ensure continuity of leadership and key roles.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Prior experience conducting investigations required.
Prior experience in employee & labor relations matters required

Additional Considerations

Certification as SHRM-SCP SHRM-CP SPHR or PHR
Previous supervisory experience in HR including leading and managing HR teams overseeing HR functions and ensuring the alignment of HR initiatives with organizational goals.
Extensive experience across a broad spectrum of 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 rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and rsums for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or rsum. 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 rsum 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 (State Police FBI) 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 (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists) 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 your choice of health plans paid life insurance retirement plans 13 paid holidays annual leave family personal leave sick leave employee discount programs and more!

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Hinchey

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.