Human Resource Director

POSITION TITLE: Human Resource Director

DEPARTMENT: General Administration

RATE CLASS: Salary/Administrative Exemption

REPORTS TO: City Manager

SHIFT: 8AM-5PM M-F (May be changed at the discretion of the City of Freeport)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Public Administration or related field. Seven years of progressively responsible professional HR experience including employee relations classification/compensation benefits administration and HR policy/program management. Four years of supervisory/management experience. PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire). Municipal/government HR experience preferred. Valid Texas drivers license (or ability to obtain) and ability to attend occasional evening meetings.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the City Manager plans directs and manages the Citys human resources function providing both strategic and operational leadership for talent acquisition classification and compensation employee relations benefits administration performance management training and organizational development and HR policy and program development. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and City policies; supports consistent and equitable employment practices; and reduces employment-related risk through strong internal controls accurate records management and effective guidance to supervisors and employees. Provides oversight of HRIS and payroll related processes in coordination with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy auditability and regulatory compliance.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Working knowledge of employment law and human resources best practices with the ability to interpret and apply policies consistently and equitably. Demonstrated experience with human resources and payroll systems including the establishment and maintenance of internal controls and audit ready documentation. Strong investigation documentation and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. Proven ability to build trust and credibility with employees and supervisors while maintaining appropriate boundaries and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and City policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties may include but are not limited to:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Leads the development implementation and continuous improvement of citywide HR programs policies and procedures; advises the City Manager and department leadership on HR strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Serves as a strategic partner to department leadership to support workforce planning retention succession planning and employee development.

Employee Relations Performance and Investigations

• Oversees employee relations activities including counseling conflict resolution grievances and workplace investigations; ensures consistent documentation and appropriate coordination with legal counsel as needed.
• Administers and improves the employee performance evaluation program; coaches supervisors on performance management and progressive discipline.

Classification Compensation and Benefits

• Oversees job descriptions classification practices and pay plan administration; conducts salary/benefit surveys and provides recommendations to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Administers employee benefits programs and related communications; ensures compliant plan administration and serves as Privacy Official for the Citys health plans as applicable.

Compliance Risk Safety and Records

• Ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g. FLSA FMLA ADA) and City policies; monitors changes in law and recommends policy updates.
• Oversees workers compensation coordination and supports risk management/safety initiatives to reduce claims and improve workplace safety.
• Ensures accurate confidential and auditable HR records management (personnel files medical/confidential files I-9 documentation retention schedules and public information coordination as needed).

HRIS / Payroll Oversight and Internal Controls (key modernization)

• Ensures payroll and HRIS processes are accurate timely and auditable through documented workflows segregation of duties reconciliations exception reporting and periodic internal review.
• Coordinates with Finance on controls and reporting.

Budget Reporting and Council Support

• Prepares and administers the HR departmental budget; develops workforce/HR metrics and reports for leadership and Council as requested.

OTHER DUTIES: This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Human Resource Director and is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor; furthermore working hours may be extended in times of necessity.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Possession of a valid Texas drivers license and ability to travel locally and regionally as required. Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to fifteen (15) pounds. Ability to sit stand walk type and use standard office equipment for extended periods of time. Ability to attend occasional evening meetings and work extended hours as necessary to meet operational needs.

Mental: Ability to work effectively with employees elected officials and the general public in a variety of situations. Ability to manage multiple priorities work under time constraints analyze problems and exercise sound independent judgment. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion resolve conflicts professionally and maintain composure in high-pressure or sensitive situations.

All municipal employees are expected to demonstrate a high level of initiative professionalism enthusiasm and commitment toward the continuous improvement of all aspects of the Freeport community. Employees are expected to be available for work report to work in a dependable and timely manner and be physically and mentally able to perform their assigned addition this position is designated as disaster essential. During declared emergencies disasters or other critical events the employee may be required to work extended hours perform duties outside of normal responsibilities and report to work as directed to support emergency response and recovery operations.

• Must pass a drug analysis test physical exam and successfully complete a background check.

Required Experience:

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