Chief People Officer

Contact Information

Name:
Kassandra Cibulka
Phone:
Email: kassandra.cibulkaginia.gov

Title:

Chief People Officer (Human Resource Manager II)
Hiring Range: up to $115,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency:
Dept. Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (Northern VA MHI)
Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Lead and supervise the Human Resources (HR) and Staff Development departments.
• Provide strategic HR perspective and guidance on business issues as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee recruitment and selection, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefit programs, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Manage and coordinate HR initiatives across multiple departments.
• Interpret HR data and implement data‑driven solutions.

• Hands‑on experience in critical HR functions: recruitment & selection, employee relations/EEOC, HR compliance, classification & compensation, benefit administration, and federal/state employment laws.
• Management and supervision experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience building trusted, collaborative relationships with senior leaders, clinicians, operations, finance, and external stakeholders.
• Experience resolving sensitive or complex employee relations and workforce issues requiring discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
• Experience leading HR initiatives that require coordination across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office suite.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health or related field.
• PHR/SPHR certification.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Prior HR experience working for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Applications must be submitted online via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e‑mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. EEO/AA/TTY.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID‑19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Regulation, which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

To ensure compliance with the Virginia State and Local Government Conflict of Interest Act (2.2‑3117, 2.2‑3120 of the Code of Virginia), this role requires completion of a Statement of Economic Interest Form.