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Eastern Virginia Medical School · 1 day ago

Assistant Vice President, Talent Strategy and HR Innovation

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Eastern Virginia Medical School is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Talent Strategy and HR Innovation to lead strategic initiatives within the Division of Talent Management and Culture. This role focuses on enhancing HR services, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple HR functions.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year TMC workforce and talent strategy aligned with ODU institutional priorities

Serve as trusted advisor to TMC and University senior leadership on workforce trends, succession planning, organizational design, and transformation priorities

Champion HR innovation through digital transformation, AI tools, workflow automation, and predictive analytics

Lead the evolution of HR Services and the HRBP client model to ensure consistent, high-quality, service-first support

Build and sustain a culture of service excellence grounded in care, clarity, responsiveness, and continuous improvement

Lead and partner with the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & HR Services and the Director of Compensation

Oversee day-to-day operations across Talent Acquisition, HR Services, Compensation & Classification, and Onboarding

Ensure accurate execution of HR transactions including executive hires, reclassifications, reorganizations, and compensation adjustments

Provide strategic workforce planning support by developing and maintaining comprehensive models, reports, and staffing forecasts. These tools will enable HR Business Partners to guide departments in aligning talent needs with organizational priorities and future growth

Partner with Director of Compensation to provide executive oversight for all classified, hourly, and A/P faculty classification and compensation operations

Direct survey participation including CUPA, Mercer, DHRM, and other required salary studies; validate data submission

Establish and maintain compensation governance structures including pay practice controls, audit protocols, and data quality systems

Establish metrics and performance standards for Talent Acquisition and HR Services, ensuring Service Level Agreements for adherence and quality control

Oversee candidate experience, time-to-fill, selection processes, and compliance with hiring guidelines

Support HRBPs in resolving employee relations issues, performance management cases, and compliance matters

Respond to escalating workplace concerns and partner with the Ombudsperson for systemic improvement

Serve as the system owner for the HCM position description module including annual certification and role changes

Provide leadership in HR technology optimization, HR data governance, and workflow modernization

Implement digital dashboards and analytics tools to evaluate KPIs, turnover, engagement, and HR service outcomes

Partner with Organizational Development to design leadership development programs and engagement strategies

Promote cultural inclusivity in recruitment, development, compliance, and retention

Support conflict resolution, mediation, and organizational health initiatives in collaboration with the Ombudsperson

Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance evaluation for Directors and unit managers

Ensure completion of annual evaluations, performance improvement plans, and staff development plans

Promote accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement within all assigned units

Qualification

HR technology platformsDigital transformationPredictive analyticsStrategic planningMaster’s degreeHR certificationsOrganizational changeAnalytical skillsClient-Service ExcellenceCultural InclusivityCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in any combination; human resources, client and customer service, strategic planning, technology and innovation

Demonstrated experience with HR technology platforms (COV Cardinal, PeopleAdmin), digital transformation, and emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and predictive analytics

Proven success in managing and leading organizational change

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills