Vice President of Human Capital and Leadership Development 10-26

Job Notice

Date Posted: March 16, 2026

Position: Vice President of Human Capital andLeadership Development

Job # 10-26

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

Established in 1937, HACA is an independent public entity separate from the City of Austin government, recognized nationally as a "High Performing" agency by HUD for over 15 consecutive years.

• Mission: To cultivate sustainable, affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth, and optimism.
• Impact: HACA currently provides housing for more than 19,000 Austinites. HACA has more than 5,400 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and 18 Public Housing/PBRA properties totaling 1,839 apartments throughout the city of Austin.
• HACA Subsidiaries: Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (AAHC) is a nonprofit subsidiary of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) created in 2003 to ensure and preserve quality, affordable housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income families in Austin as well as provide financial literacy and homeownership opportunities, which owns more than 240,000 square feet of commercial space, several multi-family properties and develops affordable housing options for low-income residents; Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation, which serves as a Project Based Section 8 Contract Administrator in Texas (65,000 units) and Arkansas (15,000 units) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Culture: Named one of the "Best Places to Work" by the Austin Business Journal, HACA emphasizes employee engagement, professional development, and meaningful community impact. HACA employs over 250 employees.

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is looking for a Vice President of Human Capital and Leadership Development for our Agency. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Vice President of Human Capital and Leadership Development is a key executive leader responsible for the strategic direction of HACA's people operations. You will shape the organization's culture of excellence, overseeing talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, and HR technology optimization to ensure alignment with HACA's mission of cultivating sustainable affordable housing communities.

What you will do in this position:

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

• Execute a comprehensive human capital strategy aligned with HACA's five-year strategic plan.
• Lead initiatives for succession planning, workforce forecasting, and high-achieving professional development programs.

Talent Management & Recruitment

• Oversee innovative recruitment and onboarding strategies managed by the Recruitment Manager to attract top-tier talent.
• Inform staffing decisions through detailed workforce metrics and talent pipeline analysis.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Supervise the Human Resources Manager in areas of employee relations, compensation, benefits, and strict compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ensure HR practices enhance the overall employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Software Implementation & Optimization

• Lead the integration and optimization of UKG software across all HR functions, including payroll, timekeeping, and analytics.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to maintain data integrity and system efficiency.

Performance Management & Culture

• Design systems that promote accountability, recognition, and continuous growth.
• Conduct organizational assessments to improve team dynamics and productivity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (master's preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 7 years in progressive HR leadership, with 5+ years in a senior executive role.
• Certification: SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Technical Skills: Success in implementing/utilizing UKG or similar HRIS; working knowledge of Microsoft 360 and AI tools.
• Attributes: High emotional intelligence, exceptional strategic thinking, and experience in public sector/housing authority environments (highly desirable).

Benefits:

• Retirement: Defined Benefit Plan with vesting after 5 years of continuous service.
• Health – UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plan. Employee only coverage is paid by the Housing Authority; dependent coverage is available at a subsidized rate.
• Dental – Employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available at a subsidized rate.
• Annual Leave- Full-time employees accrue annual leave monthly based on a specified rate of the employees' years of continuous service. Employees accrue at a rate of 3.42 hours per pay period (12 days per year); Payment of unused personal leave upon resignation or retirement is limited to 240 hours.
• Sick Leave – Accrue 1 day per month: unlimited accrual.
• Holidays – 14 paid holidays per fiscal year, including New Year's Day, MLK's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday following Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Personal Leave Day.

For a more detailed description of our compensation/benefits offered, go to the following website: https://www.hacanet.org/employment/

If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity, please submit a detailed resume to Kimberly Henry at kimberly@gansgans.com

No applications will be accepted after the noted closing dates on the job announcement. We encourage you to visit our website often to view and apply for vacant positions with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin or sign up for job alerts at our career site. The HACA is a drug-free workplace. A Criminal Background Check including a sex offender registry check. A Driving Record, Texas Driver's License, and a Physical/Drug Screening will be required upon offer of employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER