Director of Talent Acquisition and Development

Title: Director of Talent Acquisition and Development

State Role Title: Human Resource Manager II

Hiring Range: Up to $125,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a strategic and results-driven HR professional to lead systemwide recruitment, workforce development, and leadership initiatives. The Director of Talent Acquisition and Development reports directly to the DBHDS Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and provides leadership in recruitment strategy, workforce pipelines, internships, scholarships, and agency leadership development programs. This position builds partnerships with universities, workforce boards, and other state agencies to expand DBHDS’s talent sources and implements statewide educational incentive initiatives such as FAST Forward and G3 (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back). This position also ensures DBHDS attracts, develops, and retains a high-quality, diverse workforce to advance the agency’s mission across Virginia. This position requires onsite work at the DBHDS Central Office four (4) days per week, with up to one (1) day of telework permitted per agency policy. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required due to regular statewide travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Progressive experience in human resources management, with a focus on recruitment, workforce planning, or talent development.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing workforce pipelines, scholarships, internships, and educational partnerships.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing HR programs in a complex or multi-site organization.
• Strong understanding of leadership development, succession planning, and workforce analytics.
• Ability to interpret workforce data, develop recruitment strategies, and provide executive-level recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of student loan repayment and educational incentive programs supporting workforce recruitment and retention.

Additional Considerations

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Power BI, or Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience with PageUp or other Recruitment Management Systems (RMS).
• Experience implementing tuition assistance, student loan repayment, or workforce incentive programs.
• Experience in clinical or healthcare recruitment.

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.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.