Place of Business:
City of Weatherford

Position Description:
Under the administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager/CFO, the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management directs and manages all human resources and risk management functions of the City. The Director provides strategic HR leadership, ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, oversees the City’s comprehensive risk management program, and serves as a trusted advisor to City leadership and department directors on all personnel and risk-related matters.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Director manages the HR department and provides mentoring and professional development opportunities for HR staff. The position requires extensive knowledge of public sector human resources, employment law, risk management, and municipal operations. The Director is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, initiative, and ethical judgment, and must communicate effectively with diverse audiences including elected officials, department heads, employees, and the public.

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Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred.

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, with at least three (3) years in a management or supervisory HR role; municipal or public sector experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience in employee relations, HR policy administration, recruitment, benefits administration, employment law compliance, and risk management.

Professional HR certification preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR; risk management certification (ARM, PRIMA) also preferred.

Experience in Texas municipal government HR, including familiarity with TMRS, Texas Local Government Code, and the Texas Workforce Commission preferred.

Demonstrated experience with Tyler Technologies MUNIS HR systems or similar integrated HR/ERP systems preferred.

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Salary: $135,824-$191,734 annually