Director of Human Resources

Job Description:

Director of Human Resources

Description

Director of Human Resources

City of Frisco, TX

 

About Frisco, TX

 

As the fastest growing community over the past two decades (U.S. Census Bureau) and listed among the Best Places to Live in America (Money Magazine, 2021-22 and 2018), Frisco defines Progress in Motion, our city tagline.

 

Spanning about 70 square miles, Frisco is 28 miles north of Dallas, in Collin and Denton counties. More than 240,000 people call Frisco home. We anticipate our population will grow to around 325,000. Our ethnic diversity is growing, too. About 35 percent of our population is Asian, about 10 percent is Hispanic, and 9 percent of residents are Black.

 

We’re a family-friendly place where nearly 40 percent of our residents are married with children. Our median household income is more than $140,000.  Both Frisco Police and Fire Departments are internationally accredited. Frisco is home to 70 developed parks and more than 80 miles of hike and bike trails with more on the way.  Frisco is home to the Dallas Cowboys, NHL’s Dallas Stars, MLS’s FC Dallas, Frisco Roughriders, Texas Legends and PGA of America.

 

City Government

 

Our Council-Manager form of government consists of a Mayor, six City Council members elected at-large and a City Manager. Council members’ duties include enacting local legislation, adopting budgets, determining policies and appointing the City Manager, Municipal Judge and City Attorney. Frisco has had only two City Managers since its Charter adoption.

 

While our City Manager takes care of day-to-day operations, the Mayor and City Council focus on vision for the future. The Mayor facilitates City Council meetings; however, the Mayor does not vote except to break a tie. By Charter, the Mayor is also the official spokesperson for the City Council.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

 

• Plans and directs department activities by establishing priorities and programs; coordinating project meetings; analyzing and recommending staff and resource levels; and monitoring department operations, staffing and productivity levels.
• Manages all staffing functions by developing and recommending staffing levels; directing and participating in recruiting activities; initiating, monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and counseling; establishing and reviewing training activities; and initiating disciplinary proceedings.
• Directs departmental financial processes by developing and recommending budget and program costs; responding to financial inquiries; interpreting directives; and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Manages the areas of recruiting, retention, employee relations, workers’ compensation, HRIS, performance, benefits, and related contracts. Manages resources; participates in strategic planning, technology planning, and results coordination; and researches and recommends new processes and technologies.
• Develops and maintains relationships with departments, customers, elected officials, and outside agencies by participating in meetings and on committees; preparing and presenting information in public settings; negotiating agreements; reviewing contracts; and responding to complaints and inquiries.
• Develops, reviews and revises personnel policies and procedures and monitors application and enforcement of policies and procedures for compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and ordinances.
• Conducts training needs assessments and surveys to determine current and future training and development needs of City personnel and managers.
• Manages the compensation system by supervising wage and benefit surveys, developing job evaluations and class descriptions, conducting class and comp evaluations of current positions to ensure proper classification, and developing wage and salary schedules to determine placement of classifications within the pay plan.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

• Knowledge of Federal, State and local rules, regulations, guidelines and ordinances related to comprehensive areas of human resources management.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, development, implementation and enforcement of all personnel functions, practices and procedures.
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes Microsoft office products and HRIS implementation and management.
• Skill in conducting investigations, mediating and negotiating differences and developing consistent enforcement of Human Resources laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in planning, developing and implementing department procedures and objectives.
• Skill in management of assigned staff.
• Skill in resolving employee and customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and in public settings, with co-workers, the public and elected and appointed officials.

 

The Ideal Candidate

 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced municipal human resources generalist with a strong background in employee relations, recruitment and retention, classification and compensation, employee relations, benefits administration and training and development. Experience working in a high-growth, high performing, full-service municipality is desired.

 

The successful candidate will bring a track record of updating and modernizing HR processes and procedures, while balancing innovation with stability. They will have the ability to assess current practices and introduce best practices, positioning the department as a trusted and strategic partner to city leadership, department directors and the organization as a whole.

 

This individual must be a collaborative, transparent, service-oriented leader and team/relationship builder who can build trust across all departments and foster a culture of accountability, consistency and support. A mentor at heart, the ideal candidate will invest in staff development, model integrity and bring the emotional intelligence needed to lead change in a respectful and inclusive way.

 

Education and Experience

 

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Public Administration, or related field, and six years of Human Resources Generalist experience, including three years as a Human Resources Manager, Assistant Director or Director, preferably in a municipality.

• HR Certifications in related subject areas preferred.
• Must be bondable.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess a State of Texas Drivers License (or be able to obtain).

 

Salary

 

The City of Frisco is offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance will also be available for the successful out-of-area candidate.

 

How to Apply

 

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to:

 

resumes@affionpublic.com

Reference: FRISCODHR

 

Affion Public

PO Box 794

Hershey, PA 17033

888.321.4922

www.affionpublic.com

 

*The deadline to receive resumes is October 01, 2025*

 

The City of Frisco is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer