Executive Director of Human Resources

Human Resources Regular Full-Time Senior Management Hurst, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Position Information

Position Title: Executive Director of Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Division: Administration

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range:$150,000 – $170,000 annually

Starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications

Priority Review Date:Monday, November 16, 2026

Applications received by the priority review date will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Human Resources is a department head who reports directly to the City Manager and provides strategic leadership for all Human Resources functions. The position oversees recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll administration, workforce training and development, and compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws. The Executive Director ensures that HR programs support the City’s organizational goals, operational needs, and commitment to the City’s Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with City leadership and employees to support employee engagement, recognition, communication, and a positive workplace culture aligned with the Code of Ideals, The Hurst Way, and City Council's strategic priorities.
• Directs and manages departmental staff and resources, and oversees the HR budget.
• Oversees employee relations matters and provides management advice and guidance.
• Directs the City’s performance evaluation process.
• Creates and implements HR policies and procedures and ensures legally compliant application citywide.
• In partnership with the City Manager’s Office, oversees the City’s compensation, benefits, and classification systems, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Coordinates and participates in civil service and collective bargaining activities as assigned.
• Directs the City’s self-insurance, worker’s compensation, and deferred compensation programs.
• Oversees payroll administration to ensure accuracy, efficiency and legal compliance.
• Establishes priorities for employee training and development.
• Within the City’s priority-based budgeting initiative, evaluates Human Resources programs, contracts, and expenditures to assess effectiveness and identify efficiencies.
• Oversees personnel records management, information security, and records retention practices in coordination with applicable City departments.
• Coordinates and supports the administration of the City's civil service system, as assigned, in accordance with applicable laws, local civil service rules, and the City's organizational structure.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage complex projects and competing responsibilities.
• A deep understanding of contemporary public sector human resources practices and associated legal dynamics.
• Ability to provide sound, strategic counsel on complex and sensitive human resources issues to the City Manager, Assistant City Managers, and others in the City organization.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to handle employee relations matters, provide sound guidance to supervisors, and promote fair and consistent application of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, telephone, and printer.

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Public…