The Assistant Director of Human Resources Operations is responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Human Resources Department and supporting the Human Resources Director by providing leadership and oversight of HR Operations.
This position oversees key functional areas including talent acquisition, employee relations, HR compliance, Civil Service, workplace investigations, and personnel records management. The Assistant Director ensures HR policies, procedures, and personnel practices are consistently applied, operationally effective, and compliant with applicable federal, state, local, Civil Service, and County requirements.
The Assistant Director serves as a senior HR advisor to department heads, elected and appointed officials, executive leadership, managers, and supervisors and must be capable of navigating the organizational, political, regulatory, and operational complexities associated with a large county government.
This position requires a leader who combines HR expertise, operational discipline, sound judgment, organizational and political awareness, and a strong commitment to public service. The Assistant Director helps translate organizational priorities into effective HR operations, establishes accountability, develops staff, improves processes, and supports the continued development of a high-performing Human Resources function.
Tarrant County recognizes that relevant leadership experience may be gained in a variety of complex, mission-driven organizations. Senior Human Resources, personnel, manpower, or workforce leadership experience within the United States Armed Forces, federal government, state or local government, Civil Service, or similarly structured organizations may provide highly relevant preparation for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises one or more employees within the Human Resources Department and provides leadership, direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned employees and HR functions.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with County policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees; establishing performance expectations; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; recognizing achievement; addressing performance and disciplinary matters; resolving complaints and operational issues; and developing employees for increased levels of responsibility.
The Assistant Director is expected to establish a culture of accountability, responsiveness, professional service, teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
