Director, Human Resources

Description

Hilltop Holdings is looking to hire a SVP, Director, Human Resources. The SVP, Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) works as a strategic partner to own and drive business-level and enterprise-wide HR deliverables. This role will balance providing the day-to-day HR support for leaders and employees in the assigned business units, while also leading enterprise-wide initiatives. Reporting to the CHRO, the Director, HRBP, partners closely with the HR Shared Services team and other Directors.

• ✅ Experience in a mid-size or regional bank (750+ employees)
• ✅ Strong HR leadership and business partnership skills
• ✅ Direct people management experience

Please note:

We’re not accepting candidates from agencies, and candidates must have banking experience.

Location:

Dallas, Texas (on‑site only – located by Snider Plaza)

• Serve as a strategic business partner for leaders and executives at Plains Capital Bank, executing on programs and initiatives, managing employee relations matters, being a culture steward, and providing overall HR support to drive the Bank’s growth vision.
• Provide leadership and direction on the Bank’s key growth and development initiatives including Sales Recruiting and Banker Development Program.
• Drive strategy and execution for enterprise-wide HR initiatives including employee engagement survey, goal setting, performance reviews, succession planning, and other key initiatives.
• Directly lead, coach, support and manage a team of HR Business Partners delivering on both enterprise-wide and business unit specific HR tasks and initiatives.
• In partnership with CHRO, provide HR support to assigned Holding Company Corporate Departments and leaders.
• Partner closely with other HR Directors on enterprise initiatives and HRBP coaching, alignment, and development finding the balance of driving consistency while also recognizing the unique needs of each business.
• Serve as a key leader on the Hilltop Holdings HR team serving as a respected and trusted partner providing guidance, input, and influence when needed or appropriate.
• Partner with the HR Shared Services teams to provide consultation and support in all talent management practices including employee engagement, total rewards, talent acquisition, performance management, and strategic workforce planning.
• Partner with the HR Shared Services teams to plan and implement HR strategies that support business needs. Analyze and compile information and statistics and develop reports and recommendations for executive-level meetings and decision-making.
• Ensure that HR-related and employment practices follow federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Manage employee relations to address workplace issues. Reviews results of investigations and make recommendations to resolve general, harassment and discrimination complaints.

• Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in human resources, psychology, business, public administration or related field OR equivalent professional-level HR experience with increasing responsibility levels (substituted on a year-for-year basis) required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant industry accreditations and/or certifications such as SPHR or SHRM‑SCP are preferred.
• Seven (7) years of related professional-level experience in human resources or organizational development.
• Experience in the Banking and/or Financial Services industry (i.e. banking, broker‑dealer, mortgage) is strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of current human resources rules, regulations, laws, principles, practices and policies related to administration of all aspects of human resources (i.e., Employee Relations, Staffing, Compensation).
• Ability to provide strategic level consulting to business leaders and to influence senior executives on key human capital related needs or problems.
• Proven skills in conflict resolution/management and negotiating activities, with the ability to resolve complaints and business issues while maintaining superior composure.
• Skilled in investigating complaints.
• Ability to apply reasoning in conducting research and analysis of a variety of HR initiatives and topics.
• Ability…