HR Director

Gregg County; Longview, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregg County in Texas seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the Human Resources Department, shaping policy, guiding strategy, and ensuring compliance with federal and Texas employment laws.

You will advise Commissioners Court, oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations, manage budgets, and steward HR information systems while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or closely related field.
• At least five years of HR experience with supervisory/leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, policy development, benefits, compensation, recruitment, and employment-law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the HR Department, staff, budget, and priorities.
• Advise Commissioners Court and department heads on personnel policies and practices.
• Develop, interpret, and administer HR policies, classifications, pay practices, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Texas employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEOC.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, succession planning, and separations.
• Administer benefits programs and coordinate with vendors, payroll, risk management and legal counsel.
• Lead employee relations matters, investigations, and grievance processes; maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS; generate reports for County leadership.
• Monitor legislation and court decisions affecting county employment; propose changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public sector HR

Employee relations

Policy development

Discipline handling

Confidentiality

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/public admin/business

Master's degree (preferred)

SPHR/SHRM-SCP (or comparable)

Tools

WorkDay HCM

HRIS systems

Job description

## HR DirectorApply: Human Resources: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)# Essential Responsibilities· Direct and supervise Human Resources Department operations, staff, budget, and work priorities.· Advise Commissioners Court, elected officials, and department heads on personnel policies, employee relations, discipline, compensation, benefits, and employment practices.· Develop, recommend, interpret, and administer County human resources policies, procedures, classifications, pay practices, and related programs.· Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Texas employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEOC requirements, workers’ compensation, and applicable public-sector requirements.· Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and separation processes.· Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate with vendors, insurers, payroll, risk management, and legal counsel as appropriate.· Lead employee-relations matters, investigations, grievance and complaint processes, and workplace conflict resolution; document matters thoroughly and handle sensitive information with discretion.· Maintain accurate, secure personnel records and HR information systems; prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for County leadership.· Monitor legislation, court decisions, and professional practices affecting county employment; recommend timely policy or operational changes.· Perform other related duties as assigned. # Minimum Qualifications· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, or a closely related field.· At least five years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including at least three years in a supervisory, management, or senior leadership role.· Demonstrated experience with employee relations, investigations, disciplinary matters, policy development, benefits, compensation, recruitment, and employment-law compliance.· Thorough knowledge of federal and Texas employment laws and regulations applicable to public employment.· Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, analyze complex personnel issues, make sound recommendations, and maintain strict confidentiality.· Valid Texas driver license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. # Preferred Qualifications· Master’s degree in a related field.· Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), IPMA-SCP, or comparable professional certification.· Human resources leadership experience in county, municipal, state, school-district, or other public-sector government.· Experience with governmental benefits, retirement, payroll or timekeeping systems, risk management, and Commissioners Court or board-level presentations.· Experience with WorkDay HCM software highly desired. # Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesThe successful candidate will have a working command of public-sector HR management; employment-law compliance; compensation, classification, and benefits administration; personnel investigations; records management; and supervisory practices. The candidate must be able to build effective professional relationships across independently elected offices and departments, manage competing priorities, prepare clear written materials, use sound judgment, and exercise fairness, integrity, and discretion. # Work Environment and Employment ConditionsWork is primarily performed in a professional office setting with routine use of standard office equipment. The position may require attendance at Commissioners Court meetings, trainings, and other County functions. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening and verification requirements. Gregg County is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. # How to ApplySubmit a completed Gregg County employment application, resume, cover letter, and copies of relevant professional certifications to Gregg County through the career website. Search for Jobs. Applications should clearly document education and qualifying experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered.