Human Resources Branch Chief

California Department of Motor Vehicles; California; On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Motor Vehicles seeks an experienced Human Resources Division Chief to lead workforce strategy and organizational excellence. The role oversees recruitment, classification/pay, benefits, payroll, workers' compensation, performance management, and personnel administration across the state.

The incumbent will advise DMV executive leadership on complex personnel and labor relations matters and represent the department to control agencies and employee organizations, driving

Qualifications

• Strong executive leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Extensive knowledge of human resources and labor relations programs.
• Experience leading large, complex organizations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience developing workforce policies and initiatives.
• Commitment to public service and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide HR and labor relations programs, including recruitment, pay, benefits, payroll, workers' comp, performance management.
• Advise executive leadership on personnel and labor relations matters.
• Represent DMV with control agencies, employee organizations, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

HR programs knowledge

Labor relations

Communication

Workforce policy development

Job description

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Human Resources Division Chief.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the human resources function for one of California's largest public service departments. The Human Resources Division Chief is responsible for shaping workforce strategy, driving organizational excellence, and overseeing programs that support thousands of DMV employees statewide. This executive leadership role plays a critical part in attracting, developing, and retaining the talent needed to deliver essential services to millions of Californians.

Under the direction of executive leadership, the Chief provides statewide oversight of DMV's human resources and labor relations programs, including recruitment, classification and pay, employee benefits, payroll, workers' compensation, performance management, and personnel administration. The position serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on complex personnel and labor relations matters and represents the department with control agencies, employee organizations, and key stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong executive leadership and strategic planning skills
• Extensive knowledge of human resources and labor relations programs
• Experience leading large and complex organizations
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience developing workforce policies and initiatives
• Ability to navigate complex personnel and employee relations issues
• A commitment to public service and organizational excellence

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Champion the people, programs, and partnerships that empower DMV employees to deliver exceptional service to Californians.