Vice President Human Resources

Corpus Christi Housing•Corpus Christi, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Human Resources performs professional managerial, supervisory and administrative work involving the planning, organizing, and directing of all functions of Human Resources and Risk Management. Joining CCHA means contributing to our mission to provide affordable housing for low to mixed income residents of our local community. As a valued employee, you will take an active role in our purpose to educate, provide resources and enhance the quality of life for our clients.

Requirements

Strong technical HR expertise, strong leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of risk management, general finance and business principles.
Ability to organize and analyze complex situational facts to clearly recommend solutions.
Ability to develop and communicate long term plans and programs.
Ability to prioritize, coordinate and implement a variety of tasks and assignments
Strong interpersonal communication abilities that will establish positive working relationships with agencies and organizations that have programs available for use by HA staff.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships and demonstrate good judgment and integrity with staff, residents, and the public in appraising situations and making decisions.
Skilled use of personal computers and software, especially Microsoft Office products and HRIS system software, is required to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
Ability to address the public and present information in a clear, organized and convincing manner.
Maintain confidentiality of necessary information.
Ability to successfully complete related training or classes as assigned by the Housing Authority.
Comply with company policies and procedures and local, state, and government regulations, and maintain a dependable attendance record.
Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or related field, and (4) years of related experience in Human Resource Administration. An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be substituted for the degree
Eight (8) or more years in progressively professional/managerial position.
Certified Management Executive (CME) within one (1) year of hire.
Must hold a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record. May operate Authority vehicle while on Housing Authority business.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, hours other than 8-5 in variable weather conditions, and other hours in addition to the forty (40) hour work week, to include evenings and weekends, as required to meet Housing Authority goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Professional Certification in Human Resources (SPHR, HRCI, etc.)

Responsibilities

Recommends policies and procedures to the COO, CEO and Board of Commissioners
Serves as a resource person and oversees the Human Resources and Risk Management functions as well as safety and public information activities.
Keeps abreast of all policy and procedure changes that impact Human Resources work activities, attend Human Resource law/program update seminars and meet with other Human Resource professionals to maintain current knowledge of new legal requirements in Human Resource administration.
Develops, maintains and interpret HA policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Communicate those policies and procedures through meetings and memorandums.
Serves as a resource on employee grievance, wage and salary surveys, employee benefits programs and unemployment hearings.
Oversees recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt personnel; develop and update job descriptions and prepare Human Resource related correspondence and reports.
Makes recommendations on redesigning existing health insurance and other benefit programs to ensure cost control and adequate insurance coverage while ensuring benefit programs are retention oriented and seen as offering value by employees.
Monitors Worker’s Compensation program and investigates all incidents/accidents.
Represents the CCHA at Texas Workforce Commission unemployment hearings.
Develops and coordinates compliance of the HA’s Performance Evaluation system.
Ensures training needs are met and that issues affecting the HA are regularly communicated to employees at quarterly meetings.
Conducts and manages processes related to interviewing, performance evaluations, discipline and training. Composes documents, investigation reports and observes work activity.
Directs and coordinates CCHA insurance programs for windstorm as well as general liability and auto insurance.
Serves as primary contact with insurance carriers for the processing and tracking of claims.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, pursuant to Board action, HUD program changes, national policy as directed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.