Director of Human Resources and Organizational Support #1006-27

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation seeks a Director of Human Resources and Organizational Support to lead the HROS Division. This executive role reports to the Chief of Staff and shapes people strategy, talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce planning across the agency.

The Director will modernize HR practices with data-driven approaches, foster a high-performance culture, ensure legal compliance, and serve as a trusted advisor to agency executives, managing budget

Job description

Working title: Director of Human Resources and Organizational Support

Class title: Director IV-VI

Posting No.: 1006-27

Opening Date: 10/09/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Bush Bldg., 1801 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Class Code: 1623, 1624AE, 1625

FLSA: Exec-Exempt

Salary Group/Salary: B29, B30, B31, $140,000.04 - $175,000.08/yr.

Division: Human Resources

Number of positions: 1

General Description

The Director of Human Resources provides highly advanced managerial and enterprise-level leadership for the agencys Human Resources and Organizational Support (HROS) Division and serves as a key member of the executive team. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Director will develop and execute a forward-looking, people strategy that advances organizational performance, developed talent, strengthen workplace culture, and supports TDLRs continued success.

This visible role is designed for an innovative, collaborative, and results-oriented HR executive who operates as a strategic business partner. The Director will set the HROS Divisions vision, priorities, performance measures, and operating standards while building a high-performing team that delivers trusted, responsive, and exceptional service across the agency.

The Director will lead the transformation and modernization of the agencys people practices, using data, technology, innovation, and emerging best practices to advance recruitment and retention, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, an the employee experience. The Director will establish meaningful metrics and continuous improvement while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources.

The Director is expected to provide leadership in advancing the agencys mission and organizational objectives. This position operates with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for initiative, innovation, and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the Human Resources and Organizational Support (HROS) Division, ensuring the delivery of innovative, high-quality, and customer-focused services across the agency. Direct the agencys comprehensive human resources strategy, including talent acquisition and retention, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, leave, payroll, workforce planning, training and development, performance management and employee records.
• Transform and modernize talent and workforce practices by leveraging data, technology, emerging best practices, and continuous improvement to strengthen organizational performance and employee experience.
• Establish and oversee enterprise-wide performance management and employee engagement strategies, including systems, measures, and practices that promote accountability, development, and high performance. Provide executive leadership on complex employee and workplace matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices and serving as a trusted advisor to agency executives and managers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws, regulations, and agency policies, while identifying and proactively addressing organizational risk and emerging workforce issues.
• Use workforce analytics and organizational data to identify trends, anticipate workforce needs, inform strategic decisions, and develop solutions to recruitment, retention, succession, and organizational effectiveness challenges.
• Lead the development, management, and stewardship of the HROS budget, including strategic resource allocation and oversight of major expenditures.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and agency management on workforce strategy, organizational development, employee relations, leadership development, and other matters affecting agency performance. Promote and support a cohes ve culture and procedures for a statewide agency that continues to grow and is responsible for a wide variety of programs and functions.
• Represent the agency and HROS Division before internal and external stakeholders, including legislative bodies, professional organizations, conferences, and other forums, as appropriate.

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