Human Resources & Talent Manager
Harris CountyPosition Description
Working At Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
The Human Resources & Talent (HRT) Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of HR services and programs, ensuring the effective implementation of policies, employee training and development, and compensation and benefits strategies.As a key member of the Talent team, this role plays a critical part in fostering employee engagement, motivation, and well-being. The HRT Manager reports to the Sr. Director of Talent.
The HRT Manager is expected to work on-site, providing direct support to Managers and front-line employees, including Operators, Groundskeepers, and Community Center staff. This position plays an essential role in creating a performance-driven culture and ensuring compliance with HR policies and best practices.Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
Performance Management & Employee Development- Lead the performance management cycle, including processes, tools, and implementation.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to managers to enhance employee performance and professional development.
- Assess learning needs within the organization and oversee training and development programs.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive a high-performance culture.
Compensation, Benefits & HR Administration- Serve as the point of contact for all employee relations matters, ensuring a positive and compliant work environment.
- Support in the processing of biweekly payroll schedules accurately.
- Conduct salary surveys and monitor compensation structures to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including leading open enrollment in partnership with benefits advisors.
- Develop, update, and maintain HR policies and the employee handbook.
- Maintain HR records and reports, implementing new policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Manage relationships with vendors and third-party service providers.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, including preparation and submission of required reports.
- Oversee compliance audits and accurate filings as needed.
- Partner with leadership and management teams to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Conduct engagement surveys and implement action plans based on employee feedback.
- Dedicate face-to-face time to support front-line employees, ensuring open communication and addressing concerns.
- Organize employee presentations, roundtables, and town halls, following up on action items to enhance workplace satisfaction.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources experience
Broad generalist background, including experience in payroll, benefits, policies administration, coaching, performance management, and employee relations.
In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements.
Additional Requirements:
Current Resume and Cover Letter
- Strong project and personnel management skills in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, etc., as well as Enterprise Resource Planning system such as PeopleSoft (known as “STARS”).
- Mastery of MS Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, SharePoint, etc.), and software to manage portable document format files (Adobe Acrobat).
- Strong service-oriented mindset with a commitment to high-quality work.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university
Experience:
Experience implementing performance management programs in data-driven environments.
Certification:
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification
General Information
Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular | Full-time
Location:
- TBD
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel and reach; frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
What You Will Get in Return:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.