Human Resources Director

Are you a dynamic HR leader ready to shape the future of our workforce? The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire an HR Director to drive strategic HR initiatives, foster a thriving workplace culture, and ensure excellence in public service. The salary for the Human Resources Director position is $150,000 to $180,000/ DOE.

The Human Resources Director role formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiate with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, deferred compensation, through Mission Square, Aflac products, Legal Shield, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

Essential Functions:

• Drives the mission as a support services department to assist operating departments in meeting the goals, direction and expectation of City Council, management and citizens.
• Ensures proper management of processes, implementation of policy and consistency in policy and practice that creates and drives the organization's desired culture as a high performing organization, strategic partner and fiscally responsible organization.
• Ensures organization policies and practices are compliant with current laws and regulations; reduces risks of liability through injury, property damage, and employee issues.
• Ensures the success and sustainability of the organization through the provision of a workforce equipped and ready to meet the challenges of the future.
• Manages, leads, develops, and guides departmental staff regarding operations of recruiting, hiring, developing, discipline, risk, safety, etc.
• Develops and plans for the future of the department and the organization to manage change, and maintain a quality workforce.
• Manages and participates in various projects such as software implementation, development of intranet, staffing study, etc.
• Manages payroll for the city ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal statutes.
• Develops and delivers trainings for employees.
• Prepares and manages the departmental budget.

Additional Duties:

• Analyzes information and makes judgments and decisions in the best interest of the organization.
• Manages, plans, prepares for leads and participates in various Human Resources meetings within the City.
• Serves on the Executive Leadership Team for the organization.
• Counsels and advises on employee discipline issues, organizational development, employee communications, and civil service.
• Performs the day-to-day operations of signing, approving, reviewing, and problem solving as requested by others to maintain relationships and build credibility for the department.
• May be assigned as the Civil Service Director, responsible to ensure compliance with local government code 143.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Consideration will be given to candidates with the appropriate degree or equivalent work experience; Master's degree preferred.
• Requires five years human resources or closely related experience.
• Municipal HR experience preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000