Job Description
Region: 4
School District/Employer:
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Executive Director,
Assignment Level: Area
Job Title: Executive Director Human Resources
School:
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 5/13/2026
Deadline: 2026-05-27
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Job Overview
The Executive Director of Human Resources, under the guidance of the Chief Human Resources Officer, provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the district's human resources functions to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. As a key advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Executive Director promotes a culture of excellence, equity, accountability, and continuous improvement across all human resources programs and related services.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Overall Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development and execution of human resources initiatives aligned with district goals
Champion a high-performance, customer service-oriented culture rooted in compliance, equity, and operational excellence
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce matters, to include policy interpretation, development, and enforcement
Operations & HRIS Analytics
Direct the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of all HR operational functions to ensure efficient, compliant, and customer-focused service delivery
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance in new hire processing, employee records, and HRIS transactions
Guide processes related to employee separations, including final pay, documentation, and exit interviews
Oversee the monitoring and analysis of resignation and termination trends to inform retention strategies and workforce planning
Ensure operational alignment across HRIS, position control, records management, and data governance systems
Use data analytics and metrics to monitor performance, identify risks, and inform strategic decisions
Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within all HR service areas
Talent Acquisition & Staffing
Provide leadership for the district’s comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with staffing needs and diversity goals
Oversee staffing allocation processes and ensure all schools and departments are appropriately staffed in a timely and equitable manner
Supervise substitute program management to maintain instructional continuity and operational efficiency
Total Rewards, Benefits & Employee Support
Oversee the design and maintenance of compensation frameworks, ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and legal compliance
Ensure consistent application of compensation and benefits policies, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and board regulations
Provide strategic oversight of all employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellness, and leave plans
Monitor budget impact, legislative changes, and stakeholder feedback to inform policy and program adjustments
Provide strategic direction for employee leave programs, including FMLA, military leave, temporary disability, and discretionary leave
Monitor absence data and leave trends to support operational staffing decisions and substitute planning
Employee Relations
Support and resolve complex escalated employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and policy-aligned outcomes by fostering a culture of care and responsiveness
Provide oversight of employee grievance resolution processes and ensure timely, appropriate handling of informal concerns
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance employee experience, procedural clarity, and organizational efficiency
Ensure HR practices are compliant with federal and state employment laws and district policy
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide clear direction, guidance, and support to ensure departmental goals align with district priorities and strategic objectives
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, board policies, and district procedures through ongoing training, communication, and accountability
Serve as a liaison between the Chief Human Resources Officer and supervised staff, ensuring alignment and transparency in all initiatives
Oversee the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of departmental personnel within Human Resources directly or through direct reports
Supervise and manage the Human Resources Division staff, directly or through direct reports
Qualifications: Master's degree in human resources management, educational leadership, or a related field
Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred
Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred
Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in human resources within a public school district or similarly complex organization, preferred
Minimum of 3 years successful experience in a campus leadership or senior HR role over direct HR functional areas, preferred
Strong working knowledge of federal and Texas education employment laws, including TEA regulations, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code
Experience reporting to or working closely with an executive leadership team and/or board of trustees
Demonstrated knowledge in project management, including planning work, managing details, keeping multiple tasks/projects on track, time management, and ensuring delivery of outstanding results
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, with the ability to facilitate and present in both large and small group settings
Excellent consulting and customer service skills
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, influencing without formal authority
Strong knowledge of human resources
Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and diplomacy
Proficiency in HRIS and data management systems
Additional Information
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
This position requires travel to various campuses, district meeting sites and conferences/meetings in and out of state. This position may require the employee to work evenings and weekends.
Salary Range: $139,290 - $198,348
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Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Weekend work, Afternoon shift