Strategic HR Director - Public Sector Leadership & Change

City of Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Denton is seeking a Human Resources Director to shape how the city recruits, supports, develops, and retains its people. This leader will guide a broad HR portfolio including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, HR administration, organizational development, safety, and risk management.

The Director will modernize core practices, build credibility with department leaders and employees, and partner with executives to translate strategy into practical priorities while

Qualifications

• Municipal or other government experience is valuable.
• Civil service knowledge is valuable.
• Experience overseeing safety and risk programs is valuable.
• Success in improving HR operations, guiding organizational change, and translating strategy into priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the City of Denton's HR portfolio including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, HR administration, organizational development, safety, and risk management.
• Modernize core HR practices and clarify priorities.
• Build credibility with department leaders and employees; partner with executives to translate strategy into practical actions.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Total rewards

Employee relations

HR administration

Organizational development

Safety

Risk management

Executive presence

Emotional intelligence

Listening

Job description

The City of Denton is seeking a Human Resources Director to shape how the city recruits, supports, develops, and retains its people. This leader will guide a broad HR portfolio including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, HR administration, organizational development, safety, and risk management.

The Director will modernize core practices, build credibility with department leaders and employees, and partner with executives to translate strategy into practical priorities while