Chief Human Resource Officer

Region:

11

School District/Employer:

District Category/Employer:

Central Office,

Position:

,

Assignment Level:

Area

• Human Resources

Job Title:

Chief Human Resource Officer

School:

Lewisville Independent School District

Campus Description:

Date Posted:

8/25/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Position: Chief/Superintendent LT
Assignment: Chief Human Resource Officer
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Superintendent
Pay Grade: AP697/240 days

Dept./School: Human Resources
Date Revised: Fall 2026

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for overall management of the district’s human resource function. Lead the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing and recruitment, wage, and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, federal programs, and benefits. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective human resource management programs, policies, and practices. Provide leadership that is focused on the mission and goals of the district. Interpret and recommend personnel policies and regulations for the district.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration or education
• Master’s degree in education administration or equivalent, preferred
• Valid Texas Administrative Certificate, required
Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public-school administration, preferred
• Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration
• Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Create and execute plans for human resources in alignment with district core values as adopted by the board and the district’s strategic plan. Identify current and future needs of the district and align processes and procedures including recruitment, selection, on-boarding, professional and leadership development, training, evaluation, and retention strategies.
• Determine the HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Implement both on-going and special interest training programs.
• Direct the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations of the human resources department including establishing department goals and objectives.
• Direct and monitor employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.
• Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
• Provide a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job.
• Oversee all aspects of contract administration.
• Direct the administration of the district’s compensation program including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
• Develop, implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.
• Oversee the management of the district’s leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs including overseeing relationship with insurance vendors and third-party administrators.
• Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
• Administer the employee grievance procedure adopted by the board. Direct the investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
• Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures.
• Ensure that the employee handbook is created, updated annually, and distributed. Implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.
• Develop and administer the human resources budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective, and funds are management wisely.
• Oversee personnel records management and ensure compliance with the state records management program. May serve as designated records management officer.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to the board, principals, teachers, parents, and community groups. Attend regular meetings of the board.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-education-related settings, and adjust plans, policies, and procedures accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
• Supervise, evaluate, and recommend hiring and firing of human resource department employees.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel
• Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
OTHER: All employees are to follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

The foregoing statement describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This position is an in-person job and is to be performed at the location specified. It does not qualify for remote work or work from home status.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration or education
• Master’s degree in education administration or equivalent, preferred
• Valid Texas Administrative Certificate, required
Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public-school administration, preferred
• Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration
• Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations

Salary Range:

$680.00 / $850.00 Daily, Dependent on Experience

Benefits:

How To Apply:

Contact: View email address on careercenter.tasanet.org