There’s a new chief of human resources at overseeing two of the region’s largest hospitals — Novant Health / UVA Health System Prince William and Haymarket medical centers.
Julie Hixson Sujik joined the system as the chief human resource officer.
Sujik’s role will be to oversee the system’s human resources management. This includes its three acute care facilities, clinics, and other healthcare facilities located in Culpeper, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, and Warrenton.
“I look forward to stepping into this new, system-wide role and working with the existing talent to develop a comprehensive human resources service delivery model across all of Novant Health UVA Health System,” states Sujik in a press release.
Sujik is a former member of the Workforce Initiative Board and the Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board. She served on both executive and finance committees.
With over 25 years of experience as a collaborative human resources executive, she is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management and the HR Certification Institute.
She earned her master’s degree in organization development and knowledge management from George Mason University. In addition, she also has a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University.
Sujik served as vice president and director of human resources for Valley Health System in Winchester, Virginia. She also served as the vice president of human resources for The Teaching Company in Chantilly, Virginia, and the human resources director for Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.
Recently, Sujik was the leader of human resources at Fauquier Health/LifePoint Health in Warrenton Virginia. There, she launched a system-wide ambassador program to improve staff engagement. She also fostered relationships with community colleges and high schools to build a local pipeline.
“We’re excited to welcome Julie to Novant Health UVA Health System and to have her years of expertise leading our human resources function in support of our strategic, operational, and financial objectives,” states Al Pilong, senior vice president and chief executive officer of Novant Health UVA Health System in a press release.
Novant Health UVA Health System is a network of physician clinics, outpatient services, and medical centers in northern and central Virginia. Founded in 2016, it is a partnership between Novant Health and UVA Health System.
