Human Resources Director

Pattillo Brown & Hill LLP

Human Resources Director

Waco, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is growing, and we’re seeking a legally grounded and strategically minded Human Resources Director to lead the firm’s Human Resource functions across multiple offices.

    This role serves as the firm’s primary authority on employment law, compliance, governance, and risk. You will advise partners and leadership, ensure our employment practices are consistent and defensible, and build structured systems that support long-term growth.

    If you bring strong employment law knowledge, executive presence, and sound judgment in complex workplace matters, we’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you!

    What You’ll Do

    Lead Employment Law, Governance & Risk Management

    Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws

    Monitor legislative and regulatory updates; proactively adjust policies and practices

    Serve as primary advisor on employment-related/legal matters

    Partner with outside counsel on investigations, claims, and regulatory inquiries

    Establish defensible documentation standards for hiring, discipline, and terminations

    Own and maintain the employee handbook and HR policy framework

    Manage all applicable Department of Labor postings

    Oversee Compensation, Classification & Structural Integrity

    Maintain job descriptions, classifications, and FLSA determinations

    Support development and governance of salary and compensation guidelines

    Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity reviews

    Provide structured recommendations on promotions, merit increases, and pay decisions

    Ensure compensation practices are documented, consistent, and legally compliant

    Support annual benefits renewal and open enrollment planning, including reviewing options, preparing employee-facing materials and guiding on impacts throughout the firm

    Coordinate and oversee employee benefits programs in partnership with the controller, including health, dental, vision, retirement and other firm sponsored plans

    Ensure benefits policies and practices are compliant, consistently applied and clearly communicated to employees

    Guide Employee Relations & Investigations

    Lead and document internal investigations with discretion and professionalism

    Provide recommendations to leadership on corrective action and risk mitigation

    Coach partners and managers on performance management and documentation standards

    Identify patterns of concern and recommend proactive policy or training updates

    Lead new hire training related to the employee manual, professionalism, dress code, and other relevant matters

    Strengthen HR Systems, Controls & Reporting

    Oversee secure, compliant HR recordkeeping and personnel file standards

    Develop workforce metrics and dashboards for leadership visibility

    Evaluate and optimize HR systems to support governance and multi-office consistency

    Partner with leadership on integrated reporting that connects people data with firm performance

    Develop and maintain CPE tracking systems and controls, coordinating with Partners to schedule and document required training

    Track, maintain, and report on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements for the firm, ensuring professionals meet applicable licensing, state board and firm required training

    Support Leadership & Firmwide Standards

    Provide training and guidance to managers on documentation and compliance standards

    Support succession planning and internal talent discussions

    Ensure initiatives are supported by consistent and fair HR practices

    Advise leadership on organizational changes, structure adjustments, and workforce planning

    Who You Are

    8+ years of progressive HR experience with significant focus on compliance and employee relations

    Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law, wage and hour regulations, EEO, and leave requirements

    Experienced conducting investigations and advising senior leadership

    Confident influencing partners and executives in a professional services environment

    Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented

    Measured, discreet, and steady in high-stakes situations

    What You’ve Accomplished

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or similar field

    Experience operating as a senior-level or HR leader

    Demonstrated success building compliant frameworks in a growing organization

    Experience partnering with legal counsel on employment matters

    Professional services, accounting, legal, or financial industry experience preferred

    SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification strongly preferred

    Why You’ll Love Working with Us

    Collaborative, relationship-driven leadership team

    Stable, respected regional firm with multi-office presence

    Culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and balance

    At PB&H, we believe strong governance and thoughtful leadership create stability and opportunity. This role is critical to protecting the firm while strengthening the systems that support our people and our future growth.