The Deputy Chief of Human Resources – Talent & Employee Relations serves as a strategic and operational leader advancing HISD’s transformation into a high-performance, people-centered school district. This role integrates Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Relations functions into a unified framework that promotes workforce excellence, compliance, and accountability at every level of the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Deputy Chief provides executive oversight of districtwide talent systems, employee relations operations, and process optimization to ensure accurate, consistent, equitable, and timely personnel actions throughout the employee lifecycle.
As a key architect of HISD’s human capital transformation, this leader partners across HR departments, Legal, Academics, unit divisions, and Operations to streamline HR processes, strengthen retention, and promote a culture of transparency and service. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated expertise in organizational leadership at a large scale, talent management, and employee relations, coupled with the ability to transform and automate systems, enhance collaboration, and ensure that all HR practices directly support HISD’s vision of improving student outcomes through exceptional talent and responsive employee support.