Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a directly related field AND seven (7) years of directly related demonstrated experience in Human Resources. Must have five (5) years of experience in a responsible position within Total Rewards, including three (3) years of mid-to-senior level supervisory or management experience. Prefer candidates who demonstrate requisite job knowledge and additional competencies including organizational commitment, teamwork, negotiations, change management, adaptability, conflict resolution, initiative, and project management. Experiences should include training delivery; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver’s License. Preferred:
- We are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking Assistant Human Resources Director to join our team. This pivotal role will assist Travis County in realizing its goal of being a trusted and well-run County, and an employer of choice that fosters a culture of support and understanding, growth and development opportunities, innovative solutions, and a flexible work environment. If you are passionate about cultivating a high-performing workforce and creating a culture of continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of our organization.
Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), the Assistant Human Resource Director (AHRD) is dedicated to cultivating an organizational culture of exceptional service, innovation, and operational excellence that results in attracting, engaging, and retaining a diverse and highly qualified workforce. The AHRD is a committed and inspired human resource (HR) influencer who pursues organizational alignment with strategic goals and values, develops an engaged, well-trained, and collaborative workforce and creates an organizational culture that promotes belonging, effectively integrates people, processes and technology, and promotes a team-oriented culture. As a dynamic and forward-thinking leader, the AHRD actively engages in the strategic planning process, collaborates with the CHRO to shape the direction of the organization. This role requires strong data driven decision-making skills, effective communication, and the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
This position has responsibility for the administration of several human resource functions including, but not limited to, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, people analytics, and work-life effectiveness, establishing departmental and/or functional objectives and assignments, and assigned managers. The AHRD will consult with managerial and executive staff countywide regarding HR strategies, programs, and policies, serve as a member of the Human Resources leadership team, manage and evaluate staff performance, and serve as backup in the absence of the CHRO.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a job classification within the management job family. The AHRD is a senior level human resources management position for a corporate functional management department, reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer. Incumbents in this classification demonstrate a highly advanced degree of initiative and independent judgment, excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
- Duties and Responsibilities
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- Oversees and leads functional staff. Serves as backup in the absence of the Chief Human Resource Officer.
- Provides strategic direction and planning to executives on the design, implementation, communication, and administration of HR programs.
- Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of our HR programs to ensure they are aligned with business strategies and makes recommendations for changes, as appropriate.
- Develops and executes total rewards strategies. Leads, directs, and coordinates strategic initiatives with staff, peers, and customers to ensure fair, equitable and competitive total rewards programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and work-life effectiveness.
- Keeps abreast of market and legislative or regulatory trends.
- Coordinates with the Commissioners’ Court, division, departments, agencies, and organizations to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
- Manages and evaluates the performance of human resources management and/or professionals within the division.
- Oversees and leads large and complex HR projects to ensure continuously improved employee experience.
- Advises, consults, and collaborates with Elected and Appointed Officials, Department Heads, department management, and employees on proposed, new and or existing HR programs, policies, and operational procedures.
- Collaborates on complex tasks and projects that may comprise a combination of cross-functional entities.
- Plans, organizes and directs tasks and projects by applying research and assessment, and cost benefit analysis methodologies.
- Develops and administers related implementation parameters for executing innovative HR solutions.
- Presents recommendations to Commissioners Court for policies, procedures, programs, and or actions for HR programs. Presents technical information clearly and logically in a manner that is easily understood by Commissioners Court, and other various and diverse audiences.
- Advises and serves on County committees as assigned.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.