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Deputy HR Director

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Salary$115k
LocationUnited States-Texas-Austin
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience6+ yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Six years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, two years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity
Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications
Experience in HR or as a TWC manager familiar with HR policies and procedures
Experience using TWC's CAPPS, Taleo, and SharePoint systems
Experience developing and maintaining data systems and making data-driven decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process improvement certification and experience
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
Must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate to Texas
Work authorization without sponsorship for employment visa (H-1B, F-1, H-4 etc.)
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete I-9 form upon hire
Position designated as security sensitive per Texas Labor Code Section 301.042
Skills
CAPPS
Taleo
SharePoint
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
401(k)
457
Paid time off
About the company
WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission is looking for an experienced manager familiar with Human Resources processes and policies to serve as the Deputy HR Director (Manager V, B-26).
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. Our mission is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity.
About the role
The selected candidate will work five days a week in-person from our headquarters just north of the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin (101 E. 15th St., Austin, TX).
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
This is a 10-day posting that closes on November 19, 2026.
Requirements
WHO YOU ARE:
You must be an experienced manager with experience in:
– Modeling stellar customer service.
– Writing policy in simple-to-understand ways.
– Working with a diverse team and customers.
– Flourishing in an environment with frequently changing priorities and tight deadlines.
– Creating and implementing process improvements.
– Guiding teams and customers through change.
– Holding a team of skilled professionals to high standards while managing a heavy workload.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
– Perform highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations.
– Work involves establishing goals and objectives, developing guidelines, procedures, and policies, developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals;
– Coordinate and evaluate business function, division, or department activities.
– Supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
– Work with the HR director to oversee the agency’s HR processes. This position reports to the Human Resources director and will be a vital partner in policy management, process improvement, customer service, and day-to-day operations in HR.
– Oversee the HR team when the director is out of the office.
– Manage a team that may include other HR managers.
– Represent the agency at meetings, conferences, and events.
– Occasional travel up to 10% (within the state of Texas).
– Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
–Six years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, two years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
–Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
Nice to have
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
– Experience in HR or as a TWC manager familiar with HR policies and procedures.
– Experience using TWC’s CAPPS, Taleo, and SharePoint systems.
– Experience developing and maintaining data systems and making data-driven decisions.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Process improvement certification and experience.
– Preferred Certifications: Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
Benefits
YOU GAIN:
– A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
– Competitive salary: $115,000.08/year; $9,583.34/month.
– Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
– Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
– Medical Insurance.
– Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave.
– Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
Hiring process
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.