THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Lewisville is offering an excellent leadership opportunity for an experienced executive to serve as the Human Resources Director where he/she will lead a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and innovative work environment for city employees as they provide exemplary service to the community.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department is an internal services department that provides services and support in the areas of recruitment and selection, benefits administration, payroll administration, risk mitigation/management and safety, employee development, employee relations, and policy administration and consultation.

With a budget of more than $1.3 million, the Human Resources Department consists of ten staff members: the Human Resources Director, a Human Resources Manager, a Risk Manager, a Training and Equity Manager, two Human Resources Specialists, a Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist, and three Human Resources Technicians.

THE POSITION

With conceptual direction from the Assistant City Manager, the Human Resources Director develops, implements, manages, and coordinates talent acquisition strategies geared toward attracting and retaining engaged employees for the City of Lewisville. This position serves as a strategic partner with the City’s leadership team and general staff to support high performance in the City’s 16 operating departments and to achieve organizational goals while mitigating employment-related organizational risk exposures.

The Human Resources Director measures the employee experience by monitoring and evaluating the organization’s “pulse”—the current organizational culture—and partners with organizational leaders to develop interventions aimed at addressing engagement/culture issues and concerns.

The Human Resources Director facilitates processes that support The Lewisville Way, which represents the municipal philosophy and core ethos:

• Value People - We are stronger together because our relationships and diversity create the  foundation for commitment and success.

• Serve Every Day - We take pride in serving our community through teamwork, communication,  and integrity.

• Build Our Future - We create positive change, embrace innovation, and develop our people to  grow and thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Public Administration is preferred.

Experience

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources Management with emphasis on recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training, and risk management.

• Five (5) years of experience at the manager level or higher where people, budget, and other resources are managed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The City of Lewisville is offering a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary range is $150,000-170,000 with placement in the range dependent on qualifications and experience. A superior benefits package is offered and is detailed in the recruitment brochure.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

This recruitment will be handled with strict confidentiality. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Jacqueline Seabrooks or Bryan Noblett at 916.550.4100.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure and apply below.

This recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of candidates has been established. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Texas. In accordance with public disclosure/open record laws, information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public upon request by interested parties.

The City of Lewisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.