Human Resources Director

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TSABAA is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead the HR division, manage budget and personnel administration, and ensure policy compliance under applicable laws. The role requires strategic HR oversight, staff supervision, and collaboration with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.

The candidate will oversee contracts, salary structures, evaluations, and compliance with the Texas Education Code, while guiding employee relations, investigations, and issue

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or public administration.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time HR experience including supervision.
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations including EEO, FMLA, and I-9 processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees HR operations including budget development and personnel administration.
• Supervises HR staff and evaluates performance.
• Ensures compliance with federal/state laws and Texas Education Code.
• Develops and updates HR policies, procedures, and handbooks.
• Manages teacher contracts, pay scales, and certifications as applicable.
• Collaborates with Board of Trustees on recruitment of superintendent and audits.

Skills

HR management

Staff supervision

Policy development

Employee relations

Compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

WORKING TITLE:Human Resources Director

STATE CLASSIFICATION TITLE:Director III

DEPARTMENT:Human Resources

MONTHLY SALARY:Depending on Experience

SHIFT:Day Shift

OPENING DATE:06/08/2026

CLOSING DATE:Open Until Filled

CLASSIFICATION / GROUP #:1622 / B28

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the operations of the Human Resources Division; including budget development and monitoring, personnel administration, selection and placement, classification and staffing, employee relations, training and development, teacher certification, contracts and salary, evaluations, criminal history review (CJIS), E-Verify, and I-9 paperwork.
• Manages Human Resource staff, including assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of others.
• Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives, and implements effective HR solutions while maintaining compliance with relevant federal and state laws and regulations. Develops HR communication and consults with stakeholders as needed.
• Plans, develops, reviews, revises, and implements human resources policies, procedures, handbooks, forms, etc. Reviews and monitors procedures, rules, and regulations relating to human resources and the Texas Education Code, and works with the General Counsel to ensure the School’s compliance.
• Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to employees and management in employee relations matters, including mediation, investigations, and employee grievances.
• Reviews documentation and support for personnel actions. Ensures complete and consistent humanresources documentation, including but not limited to documentation of corrective actions.
• Prepares annual teacher and related services contracts, determines daily rates based on comparable positions at Austin Independent School District, and calculates monthly pay rates.
• Works with the Board of Trustees to recruit, select ,and hire the Superintendent and internal auditor.
• Reviews or conducts special investigations, responds to audits, and identifies plans to close any identified gaps.
• Prepares special reports (e.g., Workforce Plan for the agency’s strategic plan, recruitment plan),develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the agency’s strategic plan.
• Represents the School with other entities (e.g., Texas Workforce Commission, the State Office of Risk Management, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and the Texas State Auditor’s Office).
• Serves as the agency’s equal employment opportunity (EEO) officer and the ADA Coordinator for Human Resources matters.
• Attend work regularly per TSBVI leave policy and procedures.
• Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and handbooks.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in humanresources management, business or public administration, organizational development, or a relatedfield.
• Five (5) years full-time experience in Human Resources, including supervision of HR staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in human resources or a related field.
• Certified as a PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience working in Human Resources at a school or state agency