HR Jobs in Waxahachie, TX

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Human Resources Director

Ellis, County of (TX) Waxahachie, TX

Waxahachie, TX

1mo ago Closed

$61 - $61/hr Full time County Government Employee Records Employee Relations

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 19, 2026).

Job Description

The Human Resources Director leads the county's HR operations, advising elected officials and department heads on HR management, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and overseeing benefits, loss control, and HIPAA privacy programs. This onsite position requires strategic leadership and hands-on management of personnel systems and privacy initiatives.

Location

Waxahachie, TX (onsite)

Compensation

Hourly rate: USD 61 per hour.

Responsibilities

Maintain recruitment and hiring practices, classification and compensation programs for county.
Recommend, plan, and implement changes in personnel policies and procedures, as needed.
Plan, prepare, and monitor of human resources operations budget.
Communicate effectively and courteously with Commissioners' Court, public, and employees.
Maintain employee records according to federal, state, and local law(s).
Develop and maintain employment practices that are in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other employment related statutes.
Investigate employee complaints, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, as well as county policy.
Inform and advise, elected officials/department heads on a regular basis, of existing and new regulations regarding employee practices and procedures.
Manage and coordinate with the District Attorney's Office timely responses to federal and state agency inquiries and/or complaints related to employment practices.
Oversee Human Resources Department employees.
Self-disciplined and self-motivated to work alone and with others; ability to exercise good judgment in the safeguarding of confidential or sensitive information.
Management Workers Compensation program / renewal.
Ensure timely filing and management of all workers compensation claims.
Assist the Loss Control representative on all survey tours and visits.
Advise Commissioners' Court on the development and progress of the Loss Control Program.
Act as liaison between Commissioners' Court, County officials, employees and loss control management personnel from insurer.
Manage DOT related drug screens, background checks, training and policy.
Ensures the County’s compliance with HIPAA Privacy rules.
Maintains compliance with federal and state laws related to privacy, security, confidentiality, and protection of information resources.
Develop and implementation of County-wide privacy training program and, in conjunction with the security officer or other individual charged with security oversight, a cyber security awareness and training program that meets state requirements.
Ensures no intimidating, discriminatory, or other retaliatory actions occur against a person who files, testifies, assists or participates in any investigation, compliance review, proceeding or hearing related to a privacy violation or opposed any unlawful act or practice.

A Related to the Human Resources Function

Maintain recruitment and hiring practices, classification and compensation programs for county.
Recommend, plan, and implement changes in personnel policies and procedures, as needed.
Plan, prepare, and monitor of human resources operations budget.
Communicate effectively and courteously with Commissioners' Court, public, and employees.
Maintain employee records according to federal, state, and local law(s).
Develop and maintain employment practices that are in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other employment related statutes.
Investigate employee complaints, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, as well as county policy.
Inform and advise, elected officials/department heads on a regular basis, of existing and new regulations regarding employee practices and procedures.
Manage and coordinate with the District Attorney's Office timely responses to federal and state agency inquiries and/or complaints related to employment practices.
Oversee Human Resources Department employees.
Self-disciplined and self-motivated to work alone and with others; ability to exercise good judgment in the safeguarding of confidential or sensitive information.

B Related to the Loss Control Function (Workers Compensation & Safety)

Management Workers Compensation program / renewal
Ensure timely filing and management of all workers compensation claims
Assist the Loss Control representative on all survey tours and visits.
Advise Commissioners' Court on the development and progress of the Loss Control Program.
Act as liaison between Commissioners' Court, County officials, employees and loss control management personnel from insurer.
Manage DOT related drug screens, background checks, training and policy.

C Related to the HIPAA Privacy Officer Function

Ensures the County’s compliance with HIPAA Privacy rules.
Maintains compliance with federal and state laws related to privacy, security, confidentiality, and protection of information resources.
Develop and implementation of County-wide privacy training program and, in conjunction with the security officer or other individual charged with security oversight, a cyber security awareness and training program that meets state requirements
Ensures no intimidating, discriminatory, or other retaliatory actions occur against a person who files, testifies, assists or participates in any investigation, compliance review, proceeding or hearing related to a privacy violation or opposed any unlawful act or practice.

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