Job Details

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16164
Department: Commissioner Precinct 1
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Closing Date: 4/19/2026 2:31 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 400

Position Description
About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in HarrisCounty. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.
With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office Mission Precinct One:

Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:

• Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
• Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare
• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century
• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

Role and Goal of Human Resources Business Partner in Our Organization:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and operational partner to assigned divisions, supporting both day-to-day HR needs and longer-term workforce objectives.
What you will do at Precinct One:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role works closely with leadership to deliver consistent, compliant, and effective HR services across employee relations, talent management, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
As a front-line HR leader embedded within business units, the HRBP plays a critical role in translating organizational and Precinct One priorities into practical people strategies that support operational performance, workforce stability, and a positive, equitable workplace culture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a HR strategic advisor for assigned divisions, providing consultative guidance that influences leadership decisions related to staffing, performance, employee relations, and workforce strategy.
• Advise divisional leadership on performance management, corrective action, and employee engagement matters, ensuring consistent application of policy while balancing operational, legal, and organizational considerations.
• Apply and interpret employment laws, County and Precinct One policies, and HR guidelines, providing guidance to leadership to ensure compliance and reduce risk exposure.
• Identify, assess, and communicate workforce-related risks and trends; recommend proactive strategies to address retention, engagement, and performance challenges.
• Partner with leadership to drive change management initiatives, advising on the people impacts of organizational, structural, and operational changes.
• Promote fair, equitable, and inclusive employment practices and contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive workplace culture.
• Analyze HR data and workforce metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, staffing trends) and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and HR management.
• Provide subject-matter expertise during annual and cyclical HR processes (e.g., performance management, merit planning), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and consistent application across divisions.
• Maintain a high level of discretion, judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Perform other duties as assigned that require professional-level HR expertise.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email ...@bmd.hctx.net.
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:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Business Management, or related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience working as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or HR Manager in a Human Resources department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Displays the highest level of customer service by providing timely and effective solutions to applicants, employees, and managers.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, develop relationships and establish credibility and trust.
• Ability to navigate sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Superior critical thinking skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills, with ability to multitask.
• Experience successfully navigating a complex environment utilizing strong communication skills.
• Must be able to manage and implement business unit wide programs, processes, and initiatives, ensuring proper communication and effective change management, independently and successfully.
• Excellent active listening, consultative, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates a healthy balance of people orientation, drive for results, and analytical skills.
• Analyzes staffing trends, key metrics, and compliance requirements to develop and implement strategies for employee retention. Leverages reports (i.e. turnover, exit surveys results) to assist with workforce planning.
• Must be willing to travel throughout Precinct One and Harris County to offices and jobs sites.

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

• HR certification - SHRM or HRCI preferred

General Information
Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and site visits to various Precinct One, and Harris County offices.
• May be exposed to highly stressful situations and individuals who are irate or hostile; may be subject to long hours due to activities and other responsibilities required.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and occasional overnight travel to conferences and training sessions required.

Physical Demands:

• This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time.
• At times, boxes or equipment must be transported weighing up to 20 lbs.

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.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate 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 Management
• Human Resources Development
• Business Management
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or HR Manager in a Human Resources department?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or HR Manager in a Human Resources department. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05

Do you have an HR certification such as an Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question