Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Salary

$180,000.00 - $210,000.00 Annually

Location

700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-10766

Department

Human Resource Management

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

To apply for this position, submit application at: CHRO Application Link - CLICK HERE

Are you looking for an exceptional Human Resources leadership opportunity that provides a top-notch total rewards package including paid vacation &sick leave, outstanding health &dental insurance, onsite health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan with match, and much more? Travis County is looking for an experienced Chief Human Resource Officer to join the Team! This position is eligible for Telework; in-office as needed.

Travis County is guided by an unwavering commitment to equity, fairness, respect, financial sustainability, operational excellence and innovation. How do we do it? We ensure that our values of equity, fairness and respect, financial sustainability, operational excellence, and leadership in innovation are reflected in our service to the Travis County

community!

In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor and transformational leader responsible for delivering comprehensive Human Resources programs that directly support organizational effectiveness across the entire county. The position 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. The next CHRO will have the opportunity to establish a clear vision for the department, build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and create systems and processes that deliver reliable, consistent, professional service to internal and external customers.

The Department has an annual budget for FY26 of $142,339,535 and a great team of 38 employees to include Organizational Culture, Total Rewards (Compensation and Employee Benefits), Talent Planning and Engagement, Organizational Compliance and the Employee Health Clinic. Employee and retiree health benefits are self-funded and administered by the Benefits Team.

CPSHR Position Brochure: CLICK HERE

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advises, consults and collaborates with Elected and Appointed Officials, Department Heads, department management, and employees, including retirees, on alternatives to meet their objectives related to assorted Human Resources policies and operational procedures, including personnel actions, reorganizations, classification changes, targeted recruitment, employee relations and discipline, employee benefits, risk management, health and safety.
• Administers and directs comprehensive Human Resources programs, services and activities to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, practices, and State, Federal and Local laws, policies and statutes.
• Approves and administers personnel actions (staffing, development, coaching and performance management) for departmental staff.
• Formulates and recommends policies, procedures, and practices to implement Human Resources programs and services.
• Plans, develops, recommends and implements Human Resources management programs and services. Initiates Human Resources program development, design and evaluation efforts to continuously enhance operational processes and procedures, in accordance with Human Resources best practices and employment legislation, into new and improved programs and services that meet short and long-range countywide organizational needs.
• Plans, organizes and directs tasks and projects by applying research and assessment, and cost benefit analysis methodologies for outcomes that support deliberations on program and budget related policy decisions, e.g., wage and salary studies, ad hoc classification reviews, health benefits and pay for performance plans. Develops and administers related implementation parameters in executing innovative solutions.
• Collaborates on complex tasks and project focused work groups that may comprise one or a combination of cross-functional entities, including legal, purchasing, auditor, payroll, budget, labor union, department Human Resources managers and employee representatives.
• Presents technical information clearly and logically in a manner that is easily understood to Commissioners Court, various and diverse audiences.
• Directs the administration of the total rewards program, classification and compensation and performance management programs and services to facilitate recruitment, employee development and retention of a productive workforce. Ensures compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Directs the administration of staffing, training, employee relations programs and services, such as Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), organizational development and employee assistance programs.
• Directs the administration of employment investigations programs and services as requested by Elected/Appointed Officials.
• Directs the administration of Human Resource Information Systems programs and services.
• Directs the administration of group insurance employee and retiree benefits, wellness clinic, risk management, owner controlled insurance programs, health and safety, and Americans with Disabilities Act programs and services.
• Develops departmental strategic plans, work plans, work activities, projects and programs, monitors workflow and, budgets, reviews and evaluates work products, and performance measures.
• Approves expenditures and manages departmental budget, additional resources, personnel, and equipment and facilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in a Human Resources, including four (4) years of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience.

Preferred:

• Masters/advanced degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Human Resources-related field (MA/MS), or
• Juris Doctorate (JD);
• Professional certifications such as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); or
• Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR) a plus.

Knowledge of, and experience with Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) a plus.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• All areas of public and/or private sector Human Resources management.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Recent Human Resources developments and current literature.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the field, including: Title VII, Civil Rights Act; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); Public Information Act; Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); Equal Pay Act; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA); Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA); Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); American with Disabilities Act (ADA); Immigration and Reform Act; Texas Workers Compensation; TX Commission on Human Rights; TX Workforce Commission; Department of Labor/Wage and Hour Division.
• Labor relations methods and practices.
• State and local government budget, planning, systems, documents, issues, and trends.
• Negotiating and coordinating changes to Human Resources rules, policies and procedures.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and local Human Resource Management Associations.
• Human Resources Publications and information sources.
• Budget preparation and office management.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
• May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

Skill in:

• Improving seamless customer service delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Commissioners Court, Elected/Appointed Officials, citizens groups, community, other county employees, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Leadership development.
• Collaboration and teambuilding.
• Meeting management.
• Delivering change management initiatives.
• Negotiating and coordinating changes to Human Resources rules, policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with Officials and staff outside a direct line of authority.
• Developing, implementing, interpreting, applying and ensuring compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures per laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Contract management and project management.
• Working with Executive Management, and Elected and Appointed Officials.
• Developing strategic plans, budgets, and programmatic evaluation tools.
• Developing creative programs and solutions to address county needs.
• Developing Human Resources policies, total reward compensation and benefit systems, and employee relations/staff development programs.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Direct, motivate, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Direct, plan, organize and implement department programs, functions, operations and activities.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others through subordinates.
• Make appropriate and effective public presentations.
• Provide management, administration, organizational leadership and team building.
• Manage and prioritize projects and activities.
• Initiate and lead.
• Think independently.
• Accept responsibility.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Perform technical research, calculations and computations, and prepare plans and reports.
• Convey complex ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Plan, assign, supervise, train and evaluate the work of professional and administrative support staff.
• Communicate goals to a wide and diverse audience.
• Mediate and resolve employee grievances and differences at all levels externally and internally to the Human Resources department.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Evaluate Human Resources problems and issues and recommend effective technical solutions.
• Perform in a fast-paced and stressful environment, while maintaining a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County Executives, Commissioners Court and staff, Elected and Appointed Officials, Attorneys, Judges, all levels of management, other Department Heads, union representatives, departmental clientele, contractors, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and Officials, and the public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 15-20 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, carrying, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, driving, client/customer contact, balancing, occasional indoor/outdoor activities to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday through Friday.

This position is eligible for telework; in- office as needed.

Department: Human Resources Management

Location: 700 Lavaca St., Austin, TX

Education/Employment Verification and Criminal Background Check Required.

Please submit application at: CLICK HERE to Apply.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

01

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Which best describes your years of exempt level experience in Human Resources?

• Less than 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• 7 to 8 years
• 8 years or more

03

Do you have exempt level HR experience in the public sector?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience in providing top HR oversight to an organization with 3000+ Employees?

• Yes
• No

05

Which best describes your years of mid to senior level supervisory or management experience?

• Less than 4 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 7 to 8 years
• 8 or more years

06

Do you hold any of the following HR certifications? Check all that apply:

• None
• PHR
• SPHR
• SHRM - CP
• SHRM - SCP
• CCP
• Other

Required Question

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs