Place of Business:
City of Denton, Texas

Position Description:

• Human Resources Director
• Annual salary: $160,368.00 to $240,635.20
• Compensation includes automobile and cell phone allowances, comprehensive benefits, and TMRS retirement.
• First application review: December 4, 2026.

A City with Character. A Role with Impact.

Build trust. Develop talent. Shape the workforce behind Denton’s future.

The City of Denton seeks an approachable, decisive HR executive to lead Human Resources, Safety, and Risk Management. This opportunity combines broad organizational influence with meaningful work: strengthening partnerships, empowering a capable team, modernizing essential services, and turning strategy into measurable results.

The Director will oversee talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, HR administration, organizational development, safety, and risk management. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and a record of building relationships while balancing empathy with accountability. Government experience, civil service knowledge, and experience overseeing safety and risk programs are particularly valuable.

Why Denton? Home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, Denton pairs a vibrant music and arts scene with welcoming community character, outdoor recreation, and access to the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field; nine years of HR experience, including six years in management or supervision; and valid HRCI or SHRM certification.

For questions, contact:

• Abby Ackers
• Principal Executive Recruiter
• CPS HR Consulting
• (916) 471-3422
• aackers@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/zdbc

City of Denton, Texas website: https://www.cityofdenton.com

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer.