#62 - TMRS Human Resources Director PositionCast™

In this PositionCast™ episode of The Clear Voice, James Groom and Michael Boese talk with Debbie Munoz, Executive Director of the Texas Municipal Retirement System, about the Human Resources Director opportunity at TMRS. Debbie explains TMRS’ mission to provide secure lifetime income to members across 946 participating Texas cities, the organization’s statewide impact, and the culture that makes TMRS a meaningful place to work. The conversation covers the role of the next HR Director, including employee engagement, HR modernization, succession planning, learning management, leadership development, and the need for an authentic, people centered leader. The episode also highlights TMRS’ Austin location, compensation and benefits, TMRS retirement participation, the Clear Career Professionals recruitment process, and why this role offers a unique opportunity to support the people who serve public servants across Texas. More Information: For more information about the TMRS Human Resources Director position, including job details and application materials, visit: https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/tmrs-human-resources-director-posting Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to TMRS and the Human Resources Director recruitment 00:03:21 Understanding TMRS, mission, structure, and statewide service 00:06:45 What makes TMRS unique for cities and members 00:11:47 TMRS funding, stability, and fiduciary responsibility 00:14:51 TMRS culture and employee engagement 00:19:14 The HR Director role, reporting structure, and team size 00:22:14 Rebranding HR and building employee trust 00:24:21 Modernizing HR systems, knowledge transfer, and AI 00:25:52 Training, continuing education, and learning management 00:26:16 Candidate traits, communication, and leadership presence 00:27:17 Why city HR leaders should consider TMRS 00:29:33 Measuring success for the next HR Director 00:32:25 Why this opportunity stands out 00:33:32 TMRS office location and working in Austin 00:34:55 Living in Austin and the community environment 00:37:33 Compensation, benefits, and TMRS retirement participation 00:40:06 The Clear Career Professionals recruitment process 00:41:37 Upcoming TMRS Governmental Relations Director recruitment 00:42:24 Sneak peek at the Governmental Relations Director role 00:45:29 Final message for candidates considering TMRS 00:47:12 Closing and how to learn more The views and opinions expressed on The Clear Voice do not necessarily reflect those of Clear Career Professionals. The discussion of any company, product, or service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. Connect With Clear Career Professionals Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States. Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders. In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership. Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes.  Career Opportunities https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro