NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Human Resources Director, (A262010-1), 219, Administration (HR)
Laredo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is a company that supports the City of Laredo in its administrative functions. The Human Resources Director will be responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Human Resources department, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while providing strategic planning and support to the City Manager's office.
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Responsibilities
Provides strategic planning of the Human Resources Operations and oversees the divisions of HR Administration, Health and Benefits, Risk Management, Recruitment/HRIS, Employee Relations/Learning & Development, and Retirement/Civil Services
Develops, implements, and administers goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws; ensures fair treatment, preventing discrimination, and promoting a safe working environment; stays updated on these laws to maintain compliance and protect the rights of the City employees and mitigate risk liability exposure to the City
Performs contract management, which includes but is not limited to drafting Human Resources related agreements; negotiates and finalizes contracts; ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; administers, renews, and amends human resources contracts
Creates, implements, and reviews existing policies and practices and involves a systematic approach to ensure that the policies align with the organization's mission, vision, values, and goals; complies with legal requirements that effectively address Human Resources related issues
Plans and develops career development succession planning in Leadership Development, Career Succession, Retention, Training and Development in consideration of the organizations specific needs and objectives
Applies equity in human resources management by continuously ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all current and future employees with the organization; creating a work environment and culture where individuals are treated fairly, regardless of background, characteristics, circumstances, positions or titles
Plans, directs, and coordinates key manager's assignments/directives
Plans, develops, and monitors the departmental budget, objectives, and goals; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budget limitations; monitors departments progress in achieving goals and objectives
Monitors the recruitment, referral, and processing of all new employees; ensures compliance with City of Laredo policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws governing personnel administration
Maintains transparent and legally compliant relationship with all stakeholders, vendors, employees, and interested parties
Administers and monitors the Compensation and Classification Plan for City; ensures all pay changes are properly entered each pay period; receives, analysis requests for reclassification and re-evaluates positions as necessary; ensures the pay plan is administered in a fair and equitable manner
Maintains awareness of changes in laws governing personnel administration and ensures the City is in compliance at all times
Develops, administers, and enforces personnel policies and procedures; ensures compliance with the same
Advises management staff on employee relation issues; provides advice during grievance procedure; recommends solutions to employee grievances and employee problems; ensures compliance with accepted practices and local, state and federal rules and regulations
Plans, directs, and monitors the recruitment, selection, placement, transfer and removal of City personnel; ensures the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the processes; ensures compliance with the laws governing personnel management
Applying equity in human resources management, a continuous on going process, involves ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all current and future employees with the organization
Career development succession planning in Leadership Development, Career Succession, Retention, training and development in consideration of the organization's specific needs and objectives
Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the maintenance of employee benefit and retirement programs and makes recommendations on present and proposed programs; ensures employees benefit and retirement needs are recognized and provided
Provides oversight for the property and casualty matters involving the City and oversees the workers' compensation program and ensures that there is a safe working environment for City employees
Initiates and supports the City's employee initiatives, including the City's drug and alcohol program, serious illness program, and the return-to-work program
Participates in the City's Collective Bargaining process with Fire and Police, as needed
Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use
Performs other related work as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources Management within a complex organization that demonstrates experience in several of the following areas: Employee and labor relations, Civil Service systems, Talent acquisition and workforce planning, Benefits and compensation administration, Learning and organizational development, Risk and safety management, Regulatory compliance (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, TWC), Strategic HR program design and implementation
At least five (5) years of experience in a senior management or executive-level role, overseeing multiple Human Resources functions and professional staff
A Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resources Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society for Human Resources Management-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Public Sector HR Association-Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP), or Public Sector HR Association-Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP) credential is required, or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related discipline is preferred
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources Management within a municipality or public agency with a workforce of over 1,000+ employees and experience managing complex policy environments, union/civil service systems, or large-scale benefits programs
Benefits
10 days of paid vacation per year
6 1/2 days sick leave per year
Pension plan
16 paid Holidays
Paid health**
Dental plan**
Life insurance**
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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