Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

Salary

$128,793.60 Annually

Location

Ellis County Central, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500039

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

7/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Description

SUMMARY

Primary purpose of employment is to implement and support management decisions of Commissioners Court related to Human Resources. Under limited direction of Commissioners Court; responsible for advising elected officials and department heads in the area of human resources management, including but not limited to, recruitment, classification, compensation, records, performance evaluations, employee relations, and communications. Responsible for County compliance with state, federal, and local employment laws. Facilitates the implementation of County personnel policies. Oversees the County Benefits program, acts as Loss Control Supervisor, and is the County HIPAA Privacy Officer and point of contact.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

A. Related to the Human Resources Function

• Maintain recruitment and hiring practices, classification and compensation programs for county.
• Recommend, plan, and implement changes in personnel policies and procedures, as needed.
• Plan, prepare, and monitor of human resources operations budget.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with Commissioners Court, public, and employees.
• Maintain employee records according to federal, state, and local law(s).
• Develop and maintain employment practices that are in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other employment related statutes.
• Investigate employee complaints, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, as well as county policy.
• Inform and advise, elected officials/department heads on a regular basis, of existing and new regulations regarding employee practices and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate with the District Attorneys Office timely responses to federal and state agency inquiries and/or complaints related to employment practices.
• Oversee Human Resources Department employees
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated to work alone and with others; ability to exercise goodJudgment In the safeguarding of confidential or sensitive information.

B. Related to the Loss Control Function (Workers Compensation & Safety)

• Management Workers Compensation program / renewal
• Ensure timely filing and management of all workers compensation claims
• Assist the Loss Control representative on all survey tours and visits.
• Advise Commissioners Court on the development and progress of the Loss Control Program.
• Act as liaison between Commissioners Court, County officials, employees and loss control management personnel from insurer.
• Manage DOT related drug screens, background checks, training and policy.

C. Related to the HIPAA Privacy Officer Function

Ensures the County's compliance with HIPAA Privacy rules.

• Maintains compliance with federal and state laws related to privacy, security, confidentiality, and protection of information resources.
• Develop and implementation of County-wide privacy training program and, in conjunction with the security officer or other individual charged with security oversight, a cyber security awareness and training program that meets state requirements
• Ensures no intimidating, discriminatory, or other retaliatory actions occur against a person who files, testifies, assists or participates in any investigation, compliance review, proceeding or hearing related to a privacy violation or opposed any unlawful act or practice.

Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position and is assigned by the supervisor.

Typical Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSES

• Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• 10 years working in leadership position in Human Resources department, with at least 2 years of that in a supervisory capacity
• PHR/SPHR certification highly desired

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common human resources journals, financial reports, and legal documents in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from public, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Bilingual skills a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer background with expertise in word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and database management. Desktop publishing skills desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a sedentary position. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTICE

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All applicants and/or employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job.

ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ELLIS COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Ellis County offers the following benefits for full-time employees.

Insurance:

HEALTH: PPO BCBS Plan

Ellis County offers an incentive program which pays for employee premiums at 100% if completed. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

DENTAL: PPO BCBS Plan

Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the County. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION: BCBS/EyeMed Vision Care

Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS

Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Term Life, and Whole Life offered through American Fidelity at the expense of the employee.

Retirement:

TEXAS COUNTY & DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCDRS)

Employee Deposit Rate:7% (Mandatory)Vesting:8 years of serviceEmployer Matching Rate:200% at retirementRetirement Eligibility:20 years of service (any age)For more information, please visit www.tcdrs.org

LIFE

The County provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary through TCDRS.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Plan through Corebridge Financial. The County offers payroll deductions, and the employee chooses the amount of investment.

Other County Benefits:

VACATION

Vacation time is accrued after one year of service and granted on your anniversary date each consecutive year.

1st - 4th year anniversary date12 days

5th - 15th year anniversary date17 days

16th year anniversary date & thereafter22 days

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue 4 hours of sick leave each month.

HOLIDAYS

Employees receive 14 paid holidays. Holiday schedules vary from year to year.

PERSONAL DAY

Employees receive one 8-hour personal day after completing 6 months of employment.

After the first six months of employment, employees will accrue one 8-hour personal day on January 1st of each consecutive year.

Employer Ellis, County of (TX)

Address 302 N Monroe St., Ste 338

Waxahachie, Texas, 75165

Phone 972-825-5490

Website https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/