Director of Human Resources

SUMMARY

An HR Director, or Director of Human Resources, is responsible for overseeing HR management and 

department operations to adhere to organizational policies and procedures. Their duties include. 

communicating between company Executives and management, managing the HR department budget 

and coordinating with management to ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Partner with the leadership team to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate a HR and Talent 
• Management Strategy to achieve the organization’s vision, mission and goals, and to create value to its stakeholders. Regularly engage in direct communication with the Board (owners) on key human resources matters.  
• Oversee recruitment efforts to ensure that the organization is effectively and efficiently sourcing and selecting the right candidates.  
• Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the needs of the business. Create systems to attract talent, identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies and corresponding development opportunities and engage leadership in succession planning.  
• Identify ways to increase staff retention and productivity, including strategies to enhance employee engagement, leadership and staff development, regular feedback and coaching, career pathing, and promoting a coherent organizational culture that positions Rocky Mountain Eye Center as an “employer of choice.” 
• Lead the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process, making sure that the organization’s managers are equipped to engage in constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching, collaborate effectively when co-managing staff, and encourage staff to actively participate in identifying and addressing performance gaps. 
• Mitigate legal risk to the organization through proactive training and education, clear systems and processes for managing conflicts with and between employees, handling and investigating complaints of harassment/discrimination and other unjust practice allegations.  
• Maintain current knowledge and application of all relevant laws and regulations at the local, state and national level relating to employment and ensure organizational compliance. This includes educating and advising managers and senior leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters and ensuring HR programs, practices, and policies are aligned. Ensure that employee files and records are properly and securely maintained. 
• Design and implement a competitive compensation system and benefit package to attract and retain staff. Partner with leadership to develop a Total Rewards/Pay philosophy, regularly review compensation and benefits market data, monitor pay practices and proactively address issue, manage benefit broker resources and benefits enrollment process, manage leave administration and the payroll function.  
• Design and implement a strategy to optimize and integrate HR technology, enabling managers and  employees to easily perform people-related transactions (e.g. benefits enrollment), facilitates delivery of  effective HR services, securely stores employee data, and supports people-related decisions.  
• Lead and develop a team of four staff. 
• Confirm to all TX Health Benefits Pool policies and procedures 
• Perform other duties as assigned 
• Supporting strategic objectives. 
• Hiring staff and negotiating employment agreements. 
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. 
• Managing staff wellness and performance reviews. 
• Motivating and supporting current staff. 
• Maintaining staff records. 
• Identifying staffing needs and creating job descriptions. 
• Designing and directing training programs. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong business acumen and leadership abilities 
• Abilities to travel quarterly board meetings held in various locations in Texas 
• Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong leadership and managerial skills to oversee the HR department and work with all employees within the company 
• Project and time management skills 
• Organizational skills  
• Proven expertise solving problems 
• Budget management skills 
• Working knowledge of employment laws and other compliance issues 
• Ability to listen and probe to understand underlying needs and/or root cause of an issue 
• Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive, and strategic guidance 
• Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, project management, and process improvement 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills, including proficiency in developing and delivering presentations 
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems 
• Ability to identify, influence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieved desired organizational outcomes 
• Outstanding judgement, sensitivity, and high discretion 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR system applications 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and proof of auto insurance. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent years of experience in Human Resources or related field 
• HRCI and/or SHRM Certification required or attained within one year of hire. 
• A minimum of 7 years of HR generalist experience partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organizational development strategies 
• Experience supervising and developing staff 
• Experience implementing strategies and systems for talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR technology 

Preferred

• Public sector work experience
• Health Insurance experience

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to speak/hear clearly to communicate by phone or in person.
• Ability to frequently stand, sit and walk.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Flexible Work Arrangements

☐  100% Remote (MON- FRI)

☐  100% Remote - onsite as required (MON- FRI) 

☐  Normal Work Week (MON- FRI)                  

☒  Hybrid Remote (MON- FRI) 

☐  Remote not applicable (MON- FRI) 

☐  Flexible work schedule 3 or more days onsite (MON- FRI) 

☐ Flexible work schedule 2 or less days onsite (MON- FRI)

☒ Flexible work schedule 2 or more days onsite (MON- FRI)

☐ Remote not applicable

Work Location

Austin