Place of Business:

Triangle Ins

Job Location: Lubbock, Texas

Position Description:
Human Resources Consultant - TX Region

Triangle Insurance
Immerse yourself in a highly respected organization cemented by a dynamic culture rich with ingenuity and integrity. Become a difference-maker, impacting your community and the agriculture industry. Grow with us as we invest in your continuing education and create advancement opportunities. Triangle's generous compensation package includes competitive salaries, paid time off, flexible schedules, exceptional health insurance, and dual retirement. Come discover the Triangle Difference!

Bring your experience to our Team! Triangle is searching for an experienced Human Resources Consultant for our TX Region. Starting salary commensurate with relevant experience. Travel is required; company vehicle is provided.

Job Duties/ or Responsibilities:
Summary:
The Human Resources (HR) Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to client organizations by providing strategic and operational human resources support. The position manages assigned client accounts, delivering both hands-on HR services and consulting support through remote research, recommendations, training, and guidance to clients' organizational leaders.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and operational HR guidance to clients, managers, and leadership teams.
Assess organizational needs and recommend HR solutions that support business objectives.
Develop, review, and update employee handbooks, policies, procedures, job descriptions, and other HR-related documents.
Guide clients on federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
Advise clients on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
Provide an appropriate balance between employee advocacy and the responsibility to act as a business partner, advising management on effective ways to resolve employee issues.
Consult on recruitment, talent acquisition, compensation, and workforce planning strategies.
Develop and facilitate employee and management training programs upon request.
Guide clients on leave administration and limited benefit administration questions.
Occasionally required to consult clients with HR related organizational change initiatives, including restructuring and workforce reductions.
Evaluate HR practices and processes and provide recommendations to improve compliance, efficiency, and employee experience.
Provide coaching and guidance to managers regarding leadership, communication, and employee development.
Maintain confidentiality of employee, organizational, and client information.
Remain current on employment law developments, HR best practices, workforce trends, and industry-related matters.
Manage assigned client accounts by scheduling and prioritizing consultations, project work, and travel to client locations to ensure responsive and effective service delivery.
Schedule regular on-site visits with customers requiring frequent and overnight stays.
Promote and sell HR and training services to prospective clients; prepare proposals and marketing materials to support new business.
Regular and sustained attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Strong consulting, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze complex situations and develop practical solutions.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with leaders and employees.
Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office applications, and HR analytics tools.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and other internal operating systems.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education – Licensing - Certifications - Experience:

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to travel to client locations as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related field required.
Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive professional human resources experience.
Broad experience in multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, recruitment, compensation, training and development, performance management, policy development, and employment law compliance.
Experience advising managers and organizational leaders on human resources matters and organizational best practices.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR-related technology systems.
Preferred: Human resources consulting experience or experience supporting multiple organizations, business units, or locations.
Experience working in the agricultural industry is beneficial but not required.

Place of Business: City of Valdosta, Georgia

Job Location: Valdosta, Georgia

Position Description:
The City of Valdosta is seeking applications for a Human Resources Director. The City of Valdosta is a unique community, blending its historic past with a dynamic and high growth environment, coupled with a diversity to give it economic viability and strength. In 1860, Valdosta was incorporated as the new county government seat. With a population of 166 people, Valdosta thrived as the county government seat of Lowndes County and the inland capital for Sea Island cotton. The City’s first 10 years, it grew 622 percent with a population of 1,999; and it is now approaching a population of 60,000. Valdosta has seen explosive growth in the last decade. The City of Valdosta operates under a Council/Manager form of Government. The Valdosta City Council is comprised of a mayor and seven council members. Valdosta relies on the City Manager for all the daily operational functions while the Mayor/Council is charged with setting policy. The Human Resources Director reports to the City Manager. The City of Valdosta is a service-oriented organization of more than 600 employees and has an annual budget of $124 million. The city aspires to be a healthy, vibrant, safe environment where residents live, work, play, and grow in a diverse community that values families and neighbors.

Find details about position expectations by reviewing the recruitment brochure at www.mercergroupassociates.com

The City of Valdosta seeks a visionary, strategic, and collaborative Human Resources Director who is excited by the opportunity to implement transformational initiatives, modernize the HR Department, and establish the Department as a trusted strategic partner to City leadership, employees, and the community. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will be passionate about public service and committed to making the City of Valdosta an employer of choice, one that inspires confidence within the workforce, empowers employees to achieve success, and develops leaders who are dedicated to serving the citizens of Valdosta. The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills, along with the emotional intelligence necessary to build credibility and strong working relationships with elected officials, city leadership, department directors, employees, and community stakeholders. To be successful in this position, the new Director will be comfortable leading through change, building high-performance teams, managing multiple priorities, and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and innovation. The new Human Resources Director will be an experienced leader who embraces continuous improvement and understands that Human Resources is much more than just compliance but is a catalyst for organizational success. The new Director will have experience implementing major organizational initiatives such as compensation and classification studies, performance management systems, HRIS/payroll technologies, employee engagement strategies, policy modernization, leadership development, and workforce planning.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in public or personnel administration, human resources, business management, or related field is required; master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in human resources/personnel management or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Local government human resources experience is desired.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Certification preferred; other professionally recognized certification programs are indications of commitment to the profession and will be noted during the valuation process.

Compensation & Benefits:
The expected starting salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 (depending on qualifications of the selected candidate). A very comprehensive benefits package is offered for this position, including: Health, dental and vision insurance; no cost Medical Clinic; Basic Life and AD&D – provided by the city at no cost; Long-term disability paid by the city; Employee Assistance Program – EAP; Pension benefit – employee contributes 3%, vested in 10 years; Deferred Compensation 457 offered through Empower and Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. Relocation expenses negotiable.

How to apply for this position:
Interested candidates must submit by email a cover letter, resume, a list of at least five job related references (with email and phone numbers), and salary history no later than August 28, 2026, to lisaward912@gmail.com. Please direct any questions to Mercer Group Associates, Lisa Ward at 706-983-9326; or Alan Reddish, at 706-614-4961.

Place of Business:
City of College Station

Location:
College Station

Position Description:
Under general direction of the Assistant Director, this senior level position is responsible for providing strategic direction and management oversight in the areas of employee relations, HR operations, benefits and leave administration, financial and fiscal processes, contracts, compliance, HRIS, records management, and HR-related initiatives. The HR Operations and Services Manager serves as a senior advisor on employee relations matters, ensures regulatory compliance, and supervises employees responsible for the delivery of HR operational services.

Principal Duties: 

Coordinate and oversee HR operational and fiscal functions, including HR processes, contracts, fiscal procedures, expenditure monitoring, vendor relationships, project management, and financial reporting; provide strategic oversight of HRIS, workforce data management, and records management to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and reporting accuracy; and lead HR operational initiatives.

Provide leadership and direction to assigned staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating performance, and making recommendations regarding discipline and termination.

Provide leadership and oversight of employee relations functions, including consultation on performance management, policy interpretation, investigations, corrective actions, and resolution of complex or sensitive workplace issues. Serve as the escalation point for employee relations matters, ensuring consistent, equitable, and legally compliant application of policies and employment practices.

Responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of health and wellness plans, initiatives, policies and programs for City employees and retirees. Responsible for plan design strategy, relationship management, resolution of complex benefits issues, and oversight of the Employee Clinic.

Manage and oversee all aspects of leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, accommodations, workers’ compensation, modified duty, and other related programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Provide organizational oversight of HR compliance across all functional areas; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations through policy development and governance, audit and reporting oversight, monitoring legislative changes, and implementation of compliant HR practices.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, business management or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience with emphasis in HR operations, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance; and one (1) year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Texas Driver’s License

Demonstrated experience managing HR operational and fiscal functions, including budget development, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, contract oversight, and vendor management.

Knowledge of various local, state and federal laws, regulations, and statutes specific to employment, employee relations, corrective action processes, leave administration, and compliance practices

Experience with Benefits Administration including knowledge of Healthcare Laws

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment, manage risk, and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to adapt to change while simultaneously maintaining focus on organizational and operational objectives and envisioning the bigger picture.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, business contacts and internal/external partners

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft products, including Word and Excel, with the ability to learn software related to departmental functions

Preferred:

Previous work experience in a Sr. HR Generalist, HR Operations Lead, or similar role

Three (3) to five (5) years of employee benefit plan administration

HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP, or CEBS.

Experience leading or supporting organizational change initiatives, policy development, or large-scale HR operational improvements.

Knowledge of municipal government operations and public-sector compliance requirements.

Experience working in a matrix style or cross-functional leadership environment.

Salary:
$75,468.00 - $113,199.00

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