Job Description
Job Summary -Provides leadership and strategic direction for all human resources functions, ensuring compliance with laws and policies while fostering a positive and productive workplace. Under the general administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager.
Principal Duties- Essential Job Functions and Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Policy
- Develop and implement HR strategies, goals, policies, and procedures aligned with City objectives.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (EEO, FLSA, labor agreements).
- Serve as the City’s principal HR expert during regulatory hearings, arbitration, and committee service.
Talent Management
- Oversee recruitment, staffing, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention programs.
- Implement recruitment, advertising, and hiring policies and procedures.
- Monitor job classification systems and job structures.
Employee Relations
- Manage employee relations, grievances, and wellness programs.
- Provide guidance to supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.
- Promote a positive work culture and resolve workplace conflicts.
Compensation & Benefits
- Administer compensation structures, benefits programs, and job classifications.
- Provide budgetary guidelines for salaries and benefits; monitor HR budget and approve expenditures.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to employment laws, labor agreements, and City policies.
- Oversee Workers’ Compensation and liability claims in coordination with insurance providers.
- Identify and mitigate liability exposures; ensure proper safety and benefits administration.
Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise HR staff, including training, motivating, and evaluating performance.
- Assign work and establish performance objectives.
- Enforce personnel rules and standards impartially.
Collaboration & Representation
- Act as liaison between City Manager, department heads, and external organizations.
- Attend City Council meetings as required.
- Represent the City in hearings, court testimony, and arbitration.
Other Duties
- Perform related work as required.
- Occasional travel for seminars and training.
Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy: This position has oversite of the City of Del Rio Gas and Transportation Division’s Alcohol and Drug Testing Policies, which requires and includes Pre-employment testing, Post-Accident Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion Testing, Return-to-Duty Testing, and Follow-Up Testing
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Extensive experience in HR leadership, policy development, and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, labor relations, and risk management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage multiple priorities.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES
- This job description has been approved by the City Manager.
- This Position Description is not a contract and shall not be construed to alter an employee's at will relationship. The City Council may alter the terms and conditions of any employee's position at any time. To the extent reasonably possible, this Job Description, the Personnel Manual, and the employee's Offer Letter shall be read together in harmony. If there are conflicts between this Position Description, the Personnel Manual, and the employee's Offer Letter, the most specific term or condition of employment shall govern.
- The City of Del Rio investigates and obtains information from all references, both personal and professional, employers, public agencies, licensing authorities, and educational institutions in order to obtain information about applicants and to otherwise verify the accuracy of information provided in the application.
- The city does not unlawfully discriminate in employment practices and no question on the application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited and protected by applicable Local, State or Federal law.
- Applicants must agree to submit to any medical examination and/or drug and alcohol testing to determine the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they applied, and employment is contingent upon the results thereof.
- Falsifying any information on the application may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process as per city policy.
- Prior to hire, the city will conduct a Texas background check for employment to include the following types of searches: Criminal history search, Employment verification, Education verification, Social Security Number (SSN) trace, Professional license verification, Sex offender registry search, and Pre-employment drug test.
- The city, if hiring for jobs involving driving, might also request a driver's license and motor vehicle records checks.
- Positions requiring credit checks will be completed in accordance with the Texas Business and Commerce Code§ 20.05.
- If an offer of employment is made, the applicant is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States as per Federal immigration laws requiring Form I-9.
THE CITY OF DEL RIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employee Job Description Acknowledgment and Agreement
I have reviewed this job description, and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department, without it being specifically included in the job description. Suppose I have any questions about job duties not specified in this description that I am asked to perform. In that case, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff. I further understand that future performance evaluations and merit increases to my pay are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description to the satisfaction of my immediate supervisor. I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form. Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.
