Human Resources

What We Do

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides support to VDH employees statewide including 32 local health districts and 18 central offices. OHR’s responsibilities encompass a wide range of functions throughout the employee life-cycle from hire to retire. OHR ensures that the agency maintains an effective and valued workforce that helps accomplish Agency’s mission to protect the health and promote the well-being of all people in Virginia.

Key Focus Areas

The key areas of focus for OHR include:

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Relations
  • Benefits & Leave Administration
  • Compensation & Classification
  • Policy Development
  • Background Investigations
  • Performance Management
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Compliance & HR Risk Mitigation.

Employment Opportunities

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Employment Verification

Former and current VDH employees may send employment verifications to the email box below:

Last Updated: July 21, 2025