Deputy Director of Human Resources

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Job Description - Deputy Director of Human Resources (260006CH)

Job Description

Deputy Director of Human Resources - ( 260006CH )

Description

Agency Overview

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

• Wework with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking,sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
• We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
• We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
• We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

Position Summary:

As a senior member of the Human Resources leadership team, the Deputy Director will partner closely with the Director of Human Resources to shape how HR services are delivered today—and how they evolve for the workforce of the future. This is an opportunity for an accomplished HR leader to influence strategy, modernize operations, strengthen the employee experience, and help DCAMM attract, develop, and retain a talented and diverse workforce.

The Deputy Director provides leadership and oversight across the full range of HR operations, including recruitment, classification and compensation, labor relations, training and professional development, payroll, workers’ compensation, benefits administration, performance management, and employee services.

The Deputy Director will also play an important role in advancing DCAMM’s commitment to workforce diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

In the absence of the Director of Human Resources, the Deputy Director assumes responsibility for the management and leadership of the HR unit.

What You’ll Do:

Lead HR operations and service delivery. Partner with the Director to plan, organize, and oversee the day-to-day work of the HR Department, including payroll, benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, employee programs, recruitment, and other core HR services.

Build a strong talent pipeline. Work across DCAMM to develop effective recruitment strategies for a wide range of positions, including highly technical roles in building engineering, design, maintenance, and construction management. Build relationships with colleges and universities to expand pipelines for entry-level talent, internships, co-op opportunities, and future full-time employment.

Advance workforce diversity and accessibility. Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain a more diverse workforce and strengthen DCAMM’s standing as a Model Employer for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Provide leadership on classification and compensation. Oversee the timely resolution of employee classification and compensation matters, including MEPA-related issues, for both union and management employees.

Support effective labor relations. Work closely with DCAMM’s Labor Relations Manager, in consultation with the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F) and the Human Resources Division (HRD), on matters involving union employees and broader…