Vice President Human Resources

Corpus Christi Housing; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(a) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Paid training

Flexible spending account

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Other benefits

Job summary

Corpus Christi Housing is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Human Resources to lead HR and risk operations onsite in Corpus Christi, TX. This executive role focuses on people-first strategies, policy development, benefits planning, and compliance across state and federal laws.

You will partner with the CEO and Board, shape workforce programs, manage recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles, and represent the organization in hearings and with external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, public admin, or related field.
• 4+ years of HR administration experience.
• 8+ years in managerial roles.
• Certified Management Executive (CME) within 1 year of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings/weekends.
• Strong technical HR expertise and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of risk management, finance, and business principles.
• Ability to communicate long-term plans and programs.
• Confidentiality and integrity in dealing with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Recommend HR and risk policies to COO, CEO, and Board of Commissioners.
• Oversee HR and Risk Management, including safety and public information.
• Stay current on HR law and program updates; meet with HR professionals.
• Develop, maintain HA policies in line with laws; communicate changes.
• Resource for grievances, wage surveys, benefits, unemployment hearings.
• Oversee recruitment and job descriptions; prepare HR reports.
• Recommend redesigns to health insurance and benefits for cost control.
• Monitor Workers’ Compensation; investigate incidents.
• Represent at Texas Workforce Commission unemployment hearings.
• Develop compliance for Performance Evaluation system.
• Ensure training needs are met; communicate in quarterly meetings.
• Direct interviewing, performance evaluations, discipline and training; documentation.
• Coordinate windstorm, general liability, and auto insurance programs.
• Act as primary contact with insurance carriers for claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

HR leadership

Policy development

Employee relations

Risk management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Training development

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

HR policy creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS software

Job description

Corpus Christi Housing offers a role focused on leading HR and risk operations with a long-term, people-first approach. If you value compliance, safety, and employee-centered strategy, this onsite Vice President Human Resources position combines executive-level HR leadership with meaningful impact across the organization. You will help set direction through policy recommendations, workforce programs, and benefits planning, while representing the organization in key hearings and working closely with leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Recommend HR and risk policies and procedures to the COO, CEO, and Board of Commissioners.
• Oversee Human Resources and Risk Management, including safety and public information activities.
• Stay current on policy and procedure updates affecting HR work by attending HR law or program update seminars and meeting with HR professionals to track new legal requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and interpret HA policies and procedures in line with state and federal laws and regulations, and communicate changes through meetings and memorandums.
• Serve as a resource for employee grievances, wage and salary surveys, employee benefits programs, and unemployment hearings.
• Oversee recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles, including developing and updating job descriptions and preparing HR-related correspondence and reports.
• Recommend redesigns to health insurance and other benefit programs to support cost control, adequate coverage, and retention-oriented value for employees.
• Monitor the Worker’s Compensation program and investigate incidents and accidents.
• Represent the organization at Texas Workforce Commission unemployment hearings.
• Develop and coordinate compliance for the HA’s Performance Evaluation system.
• Ensure training needs are met and that issues affecting the HA are communicated to employees during quarterly meetings.
• Direct and manage processes related to interviewing, performance evaluations, discipline, and training; compose documents, investigation reports, and observe work activity.
• Direct and coordinate windstorm, general liability, and auto insurance programs.
• Act as the primary contact with insurance carriers for processing and tracking claims.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Board action, HUD program changes, or direction from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or related field, plus 4 years of related experience in HR Administration (an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be substituted).
• 8 or more years in progressively professional and managerial positions.
• Certified Management Executive (CME) within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and a satisfactory driver’s record; may operate an Authority vehicle while on Housing Authority business.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including hours beyond 8-5, evenings, and weekends, and to meet goals in variable weather conditions.
• Strong technical HR expertise, leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of risk management, general finance, and business principles.
• Ability to organize and analyze complex situational facts and recommend solutions clearly.
• Ability to develop and communicate long-term plans and programs.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and implement a variety of tasks and assignments.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of necessary information and demonstrate good judgment and integrity with staff, residents, and the public.
• Skilled use of personal computers and software, including Microsoft Office and HRIS system software.
• Ability to address the public and present information clearly, organized, and convincingly.
• Ability to successfully complete related training or classes as assigned.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and local, state, and government regulations, with dependable attendance.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(a) with employer contribution
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Other benefits available

Work Location and Physical Demands

Onsite in Corpus Christi, TX.

Physical demands: Primarily sedentary work with normal office risks and discomforts. Occasional lifting or moving of small objects (approximately 10-25 pounds). Work includes visits to outdoor developments, sites, dwellings, or facilities.

Preferred Experience

• Professional Certification in Human Resources (SPHR, HRCI, etc.)

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS system software