Chief People Officer

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 14814
Department: Tax Assessor Collector
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 6/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead the Talent Division and drive the office's people strategy. The CPO will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, on-boarding, training, and retaining top talent to support the Tax Assessor-Collector's mission. The CPO reports to the Chief of Staff and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with leadership to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and highly motivated workforce.

The CPO will lead the Human Resources Division's efforts to foster a committed and service-oriented team, supporting the office's mission and ensuring that employees are developed, engaged, and retained. The CPO will be responsible for nurturing a positive organizational culture that empowers employees at every level to contribute meaningfully to the success of the office.

About the Tax Assessor-Collector
The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office is essential for ensuring the proper administration of tax laws and providing vital services to the community. The office plays a key role in local government, handling various financial and administrative tasks, including:

• Assess and collect property taxes for all eligible commercial and residential property owners and entities. Calculate property taxes based on appraised values and ensure collection and distribution to the appropriate entities.
• Manage commercial and residential vehicle registration, issue license plates, and handle vehicle title transfers, including the collection of associated fees.
• Oversee voter registration within the county, issue voter registration certificates, and maintain an accurate voter registration roll.
• Collecting certain fees, fines, and revenues related to permits or state mandates, depending on the county's needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and executing human resource strategies in support of the Tax Office's overall operations and strategic direction.
• Serve as a strategist and change agent, spearheading the employee culture strategy for the Tax Office.
• Develop and implement the Tax Office's talent strategy, encompassing talent management, employee training and development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff and senior leadership to ensure that talent management strategies align with the Tax Assessor-Collector's overall mission and vision.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on all people-related matters, including organizational development, change management, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Harris County's Department of Human Resources and Training.
• Lead the identification, recruitment, and onboarding of top talent to ensure the office is staffed with high-performing individuals aligned with the office's goals and values.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates across all levels of the organization.
• Work with senior leadership to establish a sound plan of management succession that aligns with the Tax Office's strategies and objectives.
• Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention across the organization.
• Work with leadership to ensure that the organizational culture aligns with the Tax Office's mission and values, promoting a strong sense of community, teamwork, innovation, and high performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set performance expectations and oversee the design and implementation of performance management processes that align with the Tax Office's goals and support employee growth and development.
• Create and implement programs for ongoing employee learning, development, and growth that align with both organizational goals and individual career aspirations.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of professional development initiatives, adjusting strategies to meet the evolving needs of the organization and workforce.
• Develop and oversee internship programs to provide valuable learning opportunities for students and emerging professionals, creating pathways for future employment within the Tax Assessor-Collector's Office.
• Build partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations to create and expand internship opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the Deputy Chief of Staff to ensure that HR compliance matters, including recruitment practices, employee relations, and performance management processes, are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Use data and analytics to inform decisions related to talent acquisition, employee performance, retention, and organizational development.
• Regularly assess key metrics, such as turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and training effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvements.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in human resources, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational culture development, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices, including diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee development, and HR technology.
• Proven skill in guiding, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams; ability to foster a collaborative and results-driven environment. Skilled in staff development, performance management, and cultivating a high-performance work environment.
• Expertise in developing and executing talent acquisition strategies that attract diverse, top-tier candidates.
• Ability to shape and sustain a positive organizational culture that promotes inclusion, innovation, and high performance.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing performance management systems that support employee growth, development, and organizational success.
• Strong ability to develop initiatives that enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention across all levels.
• Expertise in creating and implementing effective employee learning and professional development programs.
• Ability to collaborate with the HR Compliance team to ensure that all employee programs and policies align with legal and organizational standards.
• Proficiency in using HR metrics and analytics to drive strategic decisions and improve talent management practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey HR-related information to all organizational levels.
• Expertise in planning, coordinating, and managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Ability to navigate and lead through change while remaining flexible and effective under pressure; proactive, self-motivated, and mission driven.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences

Experience:

• Experience in the public sector or government organizations is preferred but not required.

General Information
LOCATION:

• 1001 Preston St. Houston Texas 77002

HOURS:

• Mon-Fri 7:45 am - 4:45 pm
• Some overtime hours are required on weekdays and weekends
• May require attendance at outside training seminars and/or conferences

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01

What is the highest level of education you have completed? Please select from below. (Copy of official certificate, diploma and/or transcript must be attached to the application))

• High School Diploma (US)
• Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Human Resources
• Business Administration
• Organizational Development
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

05

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in human resources, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational culture development?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history))

• Less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) years or more but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

06

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in human resources, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational culture development.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.)
07

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in a senior leadership role?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history))

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

08

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in a senior leadership role.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.)
09

Do you have any prior knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices, including diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee development, and HR technology?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered yes in regards to the previous question, please provide details about your verifiable knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices, including diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee development, and HR technology.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
11

Do you have any previous experience in the public sector or government organizations?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered yes in regards to the previous question(s), please describe your verifiable experience. NOTE: Please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications.(Type N/A if not applicable))
Required Question