Vice President Human Resources

Corpus Christi Housing Authority; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

401(a)

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Disability Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Other benefits available

Job summary

Corpus Christi Housing Authority seeks an experienced Vice President of Human Resources to lead all HR and risk management functions in Corpus Christi, TX. The role directs policy, recruitment, benefits, and compliance across the organization.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to communicate across departments and with the board. Flex hours may be required to meet Housing Authority goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in HR, Business, or public administration or related field.
• Eight+ years in progressively professional/managerial HR roles.

Responsibilities

• Recommends policies to COO, CEO and Board.
• Oversees HR and Risk Management functions and safety activities.
• Keeps current on HR law and policy changes; attends updates.
• Develops and interprets HR policies to ensure compliance.
• Oversees employee benefits programs and wage/salary surveys.
• Manages recruitment for exempt and non-exempt staff and updates job descriptions.
• Leads health insurance program redesigns to balance cost and value.
• Coordinates workers' compensation program and incident investigations.
• Represents CCHA at unemployment hearings and HR-related matters.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Policy development

Training & development

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in HR/Business/Public Admin

CME certification within 1 year

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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Vice President Human Resources

Introductory Full-Time Corpus Christi, TX, US

BENEFITS:

All employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family, including:

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

Compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. CCHA reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

ABOUT US:

Joining CCHA means contributing to our mission to provide affordable housing for low to mixed income residents of our local community. As a valued employee, you will take an active role in our purpose to educate, provide resources and enhance the quality of life for our clients.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Human Resources performs professional managerial, supervisory and administrative work involving the planning, organizing, and directing of all functions of Human Resources and Risk Management.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recommends policies and procedures to the COO, CEO and Board of Commissioners
• Serves as a resource person and oversees the Human Resources and Risk Management functions as well as safety and public information activities.
• Keeps abreast of all policy and procedure changes that impact Human Resources work activities, attend Human Resource law/program update seminars and meet with other Human Resource professionals to maintain current knowledge of new legal requirements in Human Resource administration.
• Develops, maintains and interpret HA policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Communicate those policies and procedures through meetings and memorandums.
• Serves as a resource on employee grievance, wage and salary surveys, employee benefits programs and unemployment hearings.
• Oversees recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt personnel; develop and update job descriptions and prepare Human Resource related correspondence and reports.
• Makes recommendations on redesigning existing health insurance and other benefit programs to ensure cost control and adequate insurance coverage while ensuring benefit programs are retention oriented and seen as offering value by employees.
• Monitors Worker’s Compensation program and investigates all incidents/accidents.
• Represents the CCHA at Texas Workforce Commission unemployment hearings.
• Develops and coordinates compliance of the HA’s Performance Evaluation system.
• Ensures training needs are met and that issues affecting the HA are regularly communicated to employees at quarterly meetings.
• Conducts and manages processes related to interviewing, performance evaluations, discipline and training. Composes documents, investigation reports and observes work activity.
• Directs and coordinates CCHA insurance programs for windstorm as well as general liability and auto insurance.
• Serves as primary contact with insurance carriers for the processing and tracking of claims.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, pursuant to Board action, HUD program changes, national policy as directed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Strong technical HR expertise, strong leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of risk management, general finance and business principles.
• Ability to organize and analyze complex situational facts to clearly recommend solutions.
• Ability to develop and communicate long term plans and programs.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and implement a variety of tasks and assignments
• Strong interpersonal communication abilities that will establish positive working relationships with agencies and organizations that have programs available for use by HA staff.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and demonstrate good judgment and integrity with staff, residents, and the public in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Skilled use of personal computers and software, especially Microsoft Office products and HRIS system software, is required to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to address the public and present information in a clear, organized and convincing manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of necessary information.
• Ability to successfully complete related training or classes as assigned by the Housing Authority.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and local, state, and government regulations, and maintain a dependable attendance record.
• Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary in nature, involving normal risks and discomforts associated with an office environment, with occasional lifting or moving of small objects of approximately 10-25 pounds. Work involves visits to outdoor developments, sites, dwellings or facilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or related field, and (4) years of related experience in Human Resource Administration. An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be substituted for the degree
• Eight (8) or more years in progressively professional/managerial position.
• Certified Management Executive (CME) within one (1) year of hire.
• Must hold a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record. May operate Authority vehicle while on Housing Authority business.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, hours other than 8-5 in variable weather conditions, and other hours in addition to the forty (40) hour work week, to include evenings and weekends, as required to meet Housing Authority goals and objectives.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

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