Tabitha Weinstein

About Tabitha Weinstein

Enterprise human resources leader with responsibility for workforce strategy, governance, and operations in a large, highly regulated public sector environment supporting more than employees statewide. I bridge the gap between people, policy, systems, and oversight, ensuring HR decisions remain compliant, defensible, and operationally sound.I lead enterprise HR strategy and execution across position control, HRIS governance, recruitment and promotions, classification and compensation, compliance, and audit readiness. My work centers on aligning workforce operations with statutory requirements, executive priorities, and organizational realities while maintaining data integrity and system accountability.I partner closely with legislative and executive affairs teams to develop workforce data, fiscal impact analysis, and HR narratives for Joint Chairmen’s Reports, budget hearings, audits, and legislative inquiries. I translate complex HR and compliance issues into clear, actionable guidance for senior leaders and external stakeholders.I lead and integrate cross-functional teams spanning Business Operations, Classification and Compensation, Customer Service and People Strategy, and HR Administration. I work in close coordination with HR Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and Background Investigations to stabilize hiring, promotion, and advancement processes and manage risk.I advise the CHRO, COO, CFO, and CEO on HR risk, compliance exposure, workforce strategy, and organizational impact, and regularly serve as a proxy to maintain continuity during escalations or leadership transitions. My leadership style emphasizes disciplined governance, audit-ready systems, labor collaboration, and decisions leaders can defend.Core FocusEnterprise HR Strategy and Governance. Workforce Planning and Retention. Executive and Crisis Communications. Labor Relations and Union Collaboration. Workforce Selection and Promotion Systems. Regulatory Compliance under COMAR and State and Federal Law. SOP Development and Audit Readiness. HRIS Governance across Workday, JobAps, and enterprise reporting tools.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Strategic Support Operations, HR

   Maryland Department Of Public Safety & Correctional Services

   Mar 2025 — Present

   I lead enterprise human resources strategy, operations, and governance for a large, highly regulated public sector organization supporting a statewide workforce of more than employees across multiple facilities, classifications, bargaining units, and service models. My role focuses on aligning HR operations with statutory requirements, executive priorities, and operational realities.I partner with legislative and executive affairs teams to develop and deliver workforce data, fiscal impact analysis, and HR narratives for Joint Chairmen’s Reports, budget hearings, audits, and legislative inquiries. I ensure data accuracy, consistency, and defensibility under external scrutiny and translate complex workforce issues into clear guidance for senior leadership.I provide executive oversight of position control, HRIS governance, and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment between authorized positions, funding, classifications, payroll, and workforce planning. I direct HRIS strategy and reporting, establish SOPs and governance controls, and lead audit readiness and corrective action planning across staffing, classification, compensation, and personnel actions.I lead cross-functional HR teams spanning Business Operations, Classification and Compensation, Customer Service and People Strategy, HR Administration, Training & Development, and Exit Interviews. I align execution with strategy, strengthen internal controls, and improve transparency and accountability across the employee lifecycle.I work closely with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and Background Investigations to stabilize hiring, promotion, and advancement processes. I advise the CHRO and senior leadership on HR risk, compliance exposure, and workforce strategy, and regularly serve as a proxy to maintain continuity during escalations or leadership transitions.My leadership emphasizes disciplined governance, audit-ready systems, and alignment across people, policy, and operations.

Education

• CCBC

  Associate of Arts , Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Colorado Technical University

  Advanced Certificate Program, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• Western Governors University

  Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Canterbury Christ Church University

  Business Administration

Skills

• Law Enforcement
• Management
• Law Enforcement Instructor
• Policy
• Private Investigations
• Emergency Management
• Employee Management
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Police
• Contract Negotiation
• Criminal Justice
• Public Policy
• Criminal Investigations
• Government
• Public Speaking
• Adult Education
• Communication Skills
• Evidence
• Human Resources
• Law Enforcement Operations
• Operational Security
• Crisis Management
• Homeland Security
• Physical Security
• Special Investigations
• Crime Prevention
• Leadership
• Training
• Fraud
• Surveillance
• Interrogation
• Public Safety
• Background Checks
• Employee Relations
• Investigation
• Operating Budgets
• Customer Service
• Medical Terminology
• Recruiting