State HR Division Chief — Strategic Public Service Leader

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

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