Chief Human Resources Officer

About the role

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) oversees a department with an annual budget of $142,339,535 and a team of 38 employees. Employee and retiree health benefits are self-funded and managed by the Benefits Team.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a strategic advisor and transformational leader responsible for delivering comprehensive Human Resources (HR) programs that support organizational effectiveness across the entire county.
• Partners closely with Elected and Appointed Officials, Department Heads, leadership teams, and employees, including retirees, to provide expert consultation and tailored HR solutions that align with organizational objectives and legal requirements.
• Establishes a clear vision for the department, builds a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and creates systems and processes that deliver reliable, consistent, professional service to internal and external customers.
• Makes Travis County an “employer of choice” and focuses on meeting the evolving needs of a highly visible and complex organization.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field AND eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in Human Resources, including four (4) years of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience.
• County prefers candidates with a Master’s/advanced degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Human Resources-related field (MA/MS), or Juris Doctorate (JD).
• Candidates should have knowledge of, and experience with, Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP).

Qualifications

• Seasoned, experienced professional with a focus on making Travis County an “employer of choice”.
• Extensive background in employee relations, class and compensation, benefits, and recruitment.

Skills

• Strives to make Travis County an “employer of choice”.
• Focused on meeting the ever-changing needs of a highly visible and complex organization.

Benefits

• Self-funded and administered employee and retiree health benefits.

Pay

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Schedule

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