Assistant HR Director, Rewards

Travis County is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Assistant Director of Total Rewards to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of compensation, classification, and employee benefits programs serving approximately 5,000 employees. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this position leads a team of two direct reports and ten indirect reports and plays a key role in strengthening market competitiveness, supporting equitable compensation practices, and ensuring sustainable, high-quality benefits.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience leading market salary studies, classification initiatives, compensation strategy development, and self‑funded benefits programs in a large, complex organization. As a member of the HR leadership team, the Assistant Director collaborates with the Planning & Budget Office, elected and appointed officials, and department leaders to advance County priorities.

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In alignment with the responsibilities of this position, the duties of the Assistant Director for Total Rewards span four main categories:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Benefits and Compensation & Classification, including development of managers and professional staff and clear performance expectations
• Lead compensation and classification strategy, including market studies, salary structures, internal equity, pay compression analysis, and recommendations that support recruitment and retention
• Oversee self‑funded benefits strategy, plan performance, vendor accountability, employee communications, and annual enrollment planning; present recommendations to Commissioners Court and other stakeholders
• Manage operating budgets, contracts, procurement and RFPs, actuaries, consultants, and third‑party administrators, ensuring fiscal stewardship and service quality

Help Travis County be a trusted, well‑run County and an employer of choice through competitive total rewards, responsive service, and continuous improvement. We seek a collaborative, data‑driven leader who combines strategic vision with practical execution, communicates complex issues clearly, develops high‑performing teams, and uses technology and cross‑functional partnerships to modernize HR services.

Review the Assistant Director of Total Rewards Brochure HERE

The Assistant Director is a senior level human resources management position. Incumbents in this classification demonstrate a highly advanced degree of initiative and independent judgment, excellent communication skills and problem‑solving abilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department.

• Oversees and leads functional staff. Serves as backup in the absence of the Chief Human Resource Officer
• Provides strategic direction to County leaders on the design, implementation, employee communication, and administration of compensation, classification, and benefits programs
• Evaluates program effectiveness using market data, employee feedback, benefits utilization, financial performance, and service measures; recommends improvements aligned with County priorities
• Develops and executes an equitable, competitive, and financially sustainable total rewards strategy encompassing compensation, classification, employee benefits, and work‑life programs
• Keeps abreast of market and legislative or regulatory trends
• Coordinates with the Commissioners’ Court, division, departments, agencies, and organizations to accomplish organizational goals and objectives
• Leads complex initiatives, including compensation and classification studies, pay equity and compression reviews, and benefits modernization, to improve employee experience and…