Director of Human Resources (CHRO)

Director of Human Resources (CHRO)

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

The position serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Piedmont Virginia Community College. Responsible for providing strategic leadership to the HR department, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and VCCS policies and procedures. The CHRO has broad responsibility for developing and reviewing policies and procedures that promote the college’s strategic plan and fosters the development of an innovative workforce. The director oversees the planning and execution of key human resource functions, including payroll, recruitment, benefits, classification, compensation, employee relations, training and development, and HR information systems.

Successful candidate will have:

• Broad knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment and selection; training; compensation; benefits; labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• Broad working knowledge of human resources concepts and principles; demonstrated analytical skills, working knowledge of benefits theories, principles and programs; working knowledge of HR information systems and processes and records management principles.
• Knowledge of business management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new objectives. Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Ability to compile, categorize, calculate, audit and verify human resources information and data.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment, ability to work with interruptions.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with a diverse population.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

KSA's/Required Qualifications         

• Master’s degree from a college or university with coursework in human resource management, personnel administration, business administration, public administration, or a related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of related occupational experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledges and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications   

• Knowledge of Commonwealth, VCCS and DHRM human resource policies, procedures and related information systems.
• Relevant certification in HR: SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CCP or CEBS.
• Executive level leadership experience.
• Higher education HR experience.

www.pvcc.edu

Human Resources

humanresources@pvcc.edu

4349615221

Special Instructions to Applicants  

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

link for posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/46671

Additional Information     

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC), an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, PVCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Director, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M810, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. 

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.           

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.     

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.