ABOUT CEDAR PARK
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of over 83,000 residents, located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and recognized for its quality of life in the fast-growth dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the fourth largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, shares a border with Austin, and is ideally situated for corporate headquarters with a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, probusiness climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in an emerging first ring suburb in a region known for its high tech, innovation and live music, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well managed city government.

VISION
We image the City of Cedar Park as a family-oriented community, one of compassion, integrity, diversity and many faiths. We are an attractive destination, a leader in business development and committed to an exceptional quality of life for all.

Provides strategic and operational leadership in the administration of the City’s human resources functions, including employee relations, compensation and classification, benefits administration, compliance, talent acquisition, and organizational development. Partners with the Director of Human Resources in leading the City’s HR operations and advancing workforce initiatives, while promoting operational excellence that support City departments and organizational priorities.

• Assists the Director of Human Resources in leading the City’s human resources operations and advancing strategic workforce initiatives across all departments.
• Serves as the Director of Human Resources in the Director’s absence and provides leadership support on Citywide personnel matters and workforce initiatives.
• Provides leadership in complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, grievance resolution, and performance management guidance for supervisors and department directors.
• Supports the administration of Civil Service processes in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143, including coordination of examinations, promotional processes, disciplinary procedures, and Civil Service Commission activities.
• Serves as a key advisor to department leadership on workforce policies, employment laws, and Civil Service rules; assists in the development, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure consistent workforce administration and compliance.
• Assists in the administration and maintenance of the City’s compensation and classification program, including position evaluations, market analysis, pay plan administration, and organizational structure reviews.
• Oversees recruitment and selection processes to support workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies across City departments.
• Ensures organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA, and related statutory requirements.
• Supports the administration and communication of employee benefits programs, including vendor coordination, employee education, and resolution of benefits-related issues.
• Plans and participates in meetings, conferences, training sessions, and organizational events; leads or supports special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Provides direct supervision and leadership to HR Business Partners and HR support staff, ensuring consistent HR service delivery and policy application across all City departments.
• Leads HR operational initiatives and department-wide projects, including HCM/ HRIS optimization, workforce analytics, and process improvement efforts that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources experience within municipal or local government.
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience leading staff who support employee relations functions.

• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, IPMA-HR) a plus.

• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with executive leadership, department directors, and employees.
• Knowledge of municipal human resources practices, including compensation administration, Civil Service regulations, and public-sector management.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate HR policy and legal requirements into effective operational practices.
• Knowledge of federal and Texas employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise executive leadership and department management.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and leadership in complex employee relations matters, including investigations, discipline, and grievance resolution.
• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure compliance.
• Analytical capability to interpret compensation data, benefits trends, and workforce metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Knowledge of HR technology systems and HRIS/HCM platforms used to support workforce reporting, analytics, and process improvement.