The Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (DCHRO) plays a critical leadership role in supporting HISD’s ongoing historical transformation into a high-performance school district. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the DCHRO serves as a strategic thought partner and second-in-command in the daily management and execution of human resources initiatives across the district.
The DCHRO is responsible for driving systemic change by ensuring that HR policies, systems, and services are aligned with HISD’s mission to recruit, and retain high-quality talent at every level. As a lead role on the Human Resources Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the DCHRO models leadership excellence, fosters accountability, and builds a culture of continuous improvement aligned with HISD’s Employee Value Proposition. This DCHRO will successfully lead and coordinate teams both within HR and cross-functionally to ensure sense-making, clarity of expectations, and optimal resources are provided to all stakeholders.