Human Resources Director (Austin) (827297)

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across the state and is seeking a strategic, visionary leader to join our team in Austin, Texas. TWC is a Family-Friendly Certified Workplace offering a collaborative, supportive environment where your work makes a tangible difference in the lives of fellow Texans. This position is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or willing to relocate to Texas; sponsorship for employment visas is not available.

About the Role

The Human Resources Director (Director III) provides direction and guidance for all of TWC's Human Resources operations. This senior-level role involves establishing the strategic vision for the HR department, setting goals aligned with agency objectives, and developing policies and procedures that support the agency’s long-term mission. The Director oversees all HR functions, establishes priorities and standards, and leads a team of HR professionals with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Establish departmental direction, strategic plan, goals, and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and interpret HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the agency.
• Coordinate and evaluate program activities; review and approve budgets.
• Drive the "Reimagine HR" approach to innovate staffing and retention practices using predictive analytics to solve vacancy challenges and reduce turnover.
• Lead and mentor HR staff, communicating clear expectations and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Harvest and analyze data from HR systems to form conclusions and model predictive outcomes, particularly to identify turnover causes and improve retention.
• Master HR technologies at a micro level, including CAPPS, Taleo (and its replacement), and Work in Texas (and its replacement).
• Communicate complex concepts adaptably to diverse audiences, from executive leadership to new and disgruntled employees.
• Serve as a strategic partner to agency leadership by championing innovative staffing tools and helping departments staff their jobs effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Texas state employment laws and federal regulations in all HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Requirements

• Six years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation.
• Three years of experience must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications.

Skills

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in HR metrics, people analytics, and data management. Skilled in utilizing spreadsheets and databases to extract, manipulate, and synthesize information for strategic planning and workforce insights.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise messages and prepare effective reports.
• Deep Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of Texas state and federal employment laws, as well as local regulations relevant to program activities.
• Strategic Acumen: Skill in establishing plans, setting vision and direction for a department, and utilizing business principles for resource allocation and leadership.
• Problem Solving & Systems Thinking: Ability to understand how complex systems and processes connect; identify problems, evaluate risk, and implement effective solutions quickly and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $11,666.67/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Visit www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training into civilian job terms. Compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf.