TMRS Human Resources Director PositionCast™
TMRS Human Resources Director Opportunity
A Strategic HR Leadership Role With Statewide Impact
The Texas Municipal Retirement System, commonly known as TMRS, is recruiting its next Human Resources Director. In this PositionCast™ episode of The Clear Voice, James Groom and Michael Boese with Clear Career Professionals speak with TMRS Executive Director Debbie Munoz about the organization, the culture, and the leadership opportunity ahead for the right HR professional. TMRS serves cities across Texas by helping provide secure lifetime retirement income to municipal employees, retirees, and beneficiaries. That mission gives this position a direct connection to the public servants who support communities throughout the state.
Understanding TMRS Before Understanding the HR Role
Before candidates can fully understand the Human Resources Director position, they need to understand the people this role will support. TMRS employees serve members, retirees, beneficiaries, and participating Texas cities. Debbie explains that TMRS administers retirement benefits for 946 participating cities and serves more than 260,000 people through a public pension system with nearly $50 billion in assets under management. The next HR Director will be responsible for supporting the workforce behind that mission.
A Culture Built Around Service
A major theme of the conversation is TMRS culture. Debbie describes TMRS as a family oriented organization where people understand the importance of the work, respect one another, and stay focused on the organization’s purpose. She emphasizes that employees want to come to work, want to serve members, and want to be part of a team that values both professional excellence and personal connection. For candidates, that culture matters because the next HR Director will be expected to strengthen it, protect it, and help move it forward.
Rebranding HR Around People
Debbie makes it clear that she does not want HR to be viewed only as the place employees go when something is wrong. She wants the next Human Resources Director to help rebrand HR as a trusted partner for the entire organization. That means being visible, approachable, authentic, and engaged with employees across departments. The ideal candidate will not sit behind a closed door working only on policies and procedures. This person will build relationships, listen to employees, and help create a workplace where people feel heard and valued.
Modernizing Systems and Preserving Knowledge
The episode also explores the need to modernize HR systems and improve knowledge transfer. Like many organizations, TMRS has experienced the challenge of experienced employees retiring and taking institutional knowledge with them. Debbie discusses the need for stronger learning systems, better succession planning, and tools that help preserve operational knowledge for future employees. The next HR Director will have an opportunity to help build systems that support training, continuity, and long term organizational strength.
The Ideal Candidate
The right candidate will be an authentic and people centered HR leader with strong communication skills. Debbie explains that this person must be able to communicate with the TMRS Board of Trustees, executive leadership, long tenured employees, and newer employees just beginning their careers. The successful candidate will need executive presence, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust throughout the organization. Public sector HR experience may be valuable, but Debbie also makes clear that culture fit, people skills, and leadership ability are essential.
Why TMRS Is Different
For HR leaders who currently work in city government, TMRS offers a unique opportunity. The organization directly supports the municipal workforce across Texas, which means the next HR Director can have an impact beyond a single city. Debbie notes that TMRS touches the lives of members from many backgrounds and communities across the state. For someone who wants meaningful work, statewide impact, and a mission tied to public service, this role offers a rare leadership opportunity.
Compensation, Benefits, and Austin Location
The position offers a competitive salary starting at $150,000 plus, depending on qualifications and experience. The benefits package includes participation in TMRS, optional deferred compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, hybrid work opportunities, paid holidays, generous leave, and a modern office in Austin. The conversation also highlights Austin as a vibrant community with strong food, music, outdoor, and cultural amenities. Debbie describes the TMRS office as a modern and attractive workplace located near 45th Street and Mopac.
Clear Career Professionals Recruitment Process
Michael Boese explains that Clear Career Professionals is handling the recruitment and places a strong emphasis on communication with candidates throughout the process. Clear works to keep candidates informed, help both the organization and applicants evaluate fit, and support a process that identifies the right long term leader. Candidates interested in the position should review the full posting and application instructions through Clear Career Professionals.
More Information
For more information about the TMRS Human Resources Director position, including job details and application materials, visit the TMRS Human Resources Director posting at Clear Career Professionals. https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/tmrs-human-resources-director-posting
Connect with the Texas Municipal Retirement System: https://www.tmrs.com/
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