Deputy Chief Human Resource Officer VADOC Headquarters #00323

Title: Deputy Chief Human Resource Officer: VADOC Headquarters: #00323

State Role Title:Human Resource Manager II

Hiring Range: $100000.00 - $163182.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is seeking a highly capable and strategic leader to serve as Deputy Chief Human Resource Officer (Deputy CHRO) - a critical executive role supporting the largest public safety workforce in Virginia state government.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape workforce strategy strengthen organizational performance and directly impact public safety outcomes across a complex demanding 24/7 operational environment. Workforce decisions at this level influence operational readiness institutional safety and continuity of operations across facilities and community corrections.

Serving a workforce of more than 11000 employees across institutions community corrections and administrative units the Deputy CHRO plays a central role in advancing a People First philosophy grounded in integrity accountability and high standards. This leader ensures that workforce strategy talent management and HR operations are fully aligned with the agencys mission and operational priorities.

As a key strategic partner to the Chief Human Resource Officer and executive leadership the Deputy CHRO helps drive enterprise HR strategy aligned to People Performance and Culture ensuring consistency operational excellence and workforce effectiveness across a decentralized organization.

This role requires the ability to operate at an executive level in a fast-paced high-demand environment where responsiveness sound judgment and disciplined execution are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive HR Leadership Policy & Governance
Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for human resources programs supporting a workforce of 11000 employees across institutions community corrections and administrative units
Ensure alignment consistency and accountability across HR functions policies and service delivery
Lead the development interpretation and consistent application of HR policies ensuring compliance defensibility and alignment with organizational standards and legal requirements
Strengthen governance frameworks that promote fairness consistency and accountability in workforce decisions across the organization
Reinforce a culture of accountability by ensuring consistent performance management practices clear expectations and high standards across HR leadership and the organization
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy policy interpretation organizational effectiveness and risk mitigation
Ensure execution of strategic priorities and executive directives across the HR function

Workforce Strategy Operations & Public Safety Alignment
Lead workforce strategies that enhance recruitment retention engagement and performance across a decentralized 24/7 public safety environment
Ensure HR strategies and programs directly support operational readiness safety and continuity across institutions and field operations
Align HR initiatives with agency priorities to ensure workforce decisions directly support public safety outcomes and mission execution
Provide leadership in a complex high-demand environment requiring sound judgment adaptability and timely decision-making
Support enterprise initiatives that drive workforce transformation culture and long-term organizational effectiveness

Organizational Leadership Partnerships & Functional Oversight
Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership Wardens and operational leaders on complex workforce challenges and organizational needs
Lead multiple HR functional areas to ensure consistent application of policy standards and practices across the organization
Foster collaboration across HR leadership and operational units to support mission-critical initiatives and enterprise alignment
Evaluate and advance HR programs to strengthen service delivery operational effectiveness and organizational impact

Strategic Initiatives Innovation & Data-Driven Decision Making
Lead and support execution of high-impact strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects aligned to HRSD strategy
Manage executive-level requests and deliverables with a high degree of responsiveness quality and accuracy
Coordinate priorities across HR leadership to ensure alignment execution discipline and accountability
Advance HR modernization through technology optimization digitization and process improvement
Leverage workforce analytics dashboards and HR data to inform executive decision-making and improve outcomes
Support the responsible adoption of emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools to enhance workforce effectiveness
Provide training and guidance to HR staff managers and leaders to strengthen capability in HR programs policies and data-informed practices

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading or supporting human resource functions in a large complex organization including oversight or coordination across multiple HR disciplines (e.g. employee relations talent acquisition compensation policy training and development workforce planning or organizational development)
Extensive knowledge of human resource principles practices and trends with demonstrated ability to apply them in operational environments
Strong working knowledge of state HR policies procedures and compliance requirements as well as applicable state and federal employment laws with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy to ensure consistent compliant and defensible outcomes
Demonstrated ability to support or lead strategic workforce planning efforts aligned with organizational priorities
Experience advising leaders on complex HR matters including employee relations performance management and organizational challenges
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced high-demand environment with competing priorities requiring sound judgment responsiveness and decision-making
Demonstrated ability to analyze data interpret workforce trends and support data-informed decision-making
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence build relationships and collaborate effectively with executive leadership managers and stakeholders across a decentralized organization
Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter in accordance with the Code of Virginia 2.2-3100
Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter as required by Code of Virginia 2.2-3132

Additional Considerations

Experience in a public safety corrections law enforcement or similarly structured 24/7 operational environment
Experience supporting or leading enterprise HR initiatives organizational transformation efforts or large-scale workforce programs
Experience with HR analytics dashboards or workforce data tools to support executive decision-making
Experience advancing HR modernization digitization or process improvement initiatives
Experience working in partnership with executive leadership field operations and decentralized organizations
Advanced education in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
Certification in Human Resources (e.g. CP SCP PHR or SPHR).

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Drivers License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers Probation Officers Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Dana Harty

Phone:

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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.