About the Agency

DHRM is responsible for:

• Establishment of the Commonwealth's job classification structure;
• Base and non-base compensation programs;
• A variety of benefits programs that cover current and retired state employees, as well as some local government employees;
• Employee-management relations;
• Performance management programs that include establishing standards for employee conduct grounded in civility in the workplace;
• Talent acquisition and retention; and
• Employee training and development

DHRM is responsible for introducing technology and system solutions for the management of people-related data and processes. Equal employment opportunity remains a top priority with an expanded focus on diversity, equity and inclusion within the workplace. Operating in a decentralized human resources environment, DHRM is required to administer a program of evaluation of the effectiveness of performance of personnel activities of the agencies of the Commonwealth.