CHS - Deputy Director of Human Resources

Title: CHS - Deputy Director of Human Resources

State Role Title: Human Resource Manager II

Hiring Range: $110,000 - $125,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The HR Deputy Director for Community Health Services (CHS) is responsible for overseeing HR functions and personnel matters within CHS. Serving as the primary HR consultant to CHS leadership, this position provides expert guidance on personnel issues, employment laws, HR policies, and procedures, while independently advising on management, administrative, and HR matters including policy development, training, and agency-wide initiatives. The Deputy Director collaborates closely with Local Health Districts and the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Human Resources to support continuous improvement, policy enforcement, and administrative streamlining. Key responsibilities include guiding personnel policies, responding to HR and employee relations inquiries, communicating on behalf of CHS leadership, analyzing HR metrics such as recruitment and turnover, and using data to inform decisions. This role also leads assigned staff to ensure timely completion of HR initiatives and proactively identifies opportunities for enhancing HR compliance, service, and communication through actionable recommendations to CHS and OHR leadership.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles and practices and experience with major functional areas to include Recruitment & Staffing, Benefits, HR Compliance, HR Policy, Classification & Compensation, Training & Development, Employee Relations and Performance Management
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable VA state HR policies and employment laws & Regulations
• Progressive HR leadership experience in the management of employee relations processes and procedures, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution
• Demonstrated ability and experience developing and implementing human resources policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience working in a state and/or local health department or public health setting
• Ability to provide concise recommendations to inform critical policy and program decisions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, lead others, and manage professional staff on a variety of projects
• Ability to analyze data, problems and situations and conduct independent research
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Highly organized and ability to complete multiple complex assignments within short time frames with minimal direction

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated knowledge or skill in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health or related field
• Working knowledge of state and VDH specific HR policies and compliance requirements.
• Experience with project management principles preferred.
• Leadership/supervision of a diverse professional workforce a plus.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience managing or supervising assigned technical HR areas

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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
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