The Human Resources Division offers a broad range of services to Harris County Departments and employees. As an Employer of Choice, Human Resources & Risk Management assists with employment/career opportunities, professional training development, employee relations matters, and much more.

Understanding that Harris County Employees are our greatest asset, the Human Resources Division is responsible for Recruitment/Employment, Training and Development, Employee Relations and HR Compliance. Our Human Resources Division handles job postings and applications of potential employees as well as focuses on the training and development of current County employees. The Division also assists with reviewing and responding to claims for unemployment, administering the County's grievance procedure and ensuring compliance with the ADA, FMLA, EEOC and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Employee Spotlight

Andrea Flores (HRRM)

Andrea Flores has eight years of experience in the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department. She began her career in 2014 as a Youth Development Coach at Harris County Youth Village (HCYV) campus, then became a Juvenile Probation Officer for Court 360 a Mental Health Court that serve the needs of justice-involved young people at risk for further system involvement due to unaddressed or inadequately addressed mental health issues.

Andrea also worked as a Unit Supervisor at HCYV and is currently a Juvenile Probation Officer for SOAR Court. SOAR Court is committed to ensuring community resources are available to meet the needs of the young person and family members who face the challenges of substance use.

One of Andrea's most gratifying moments of her work is when she learned a former client was graduating high school. The parent contacted Andrea about graduation and expressed gratitude for the help she received from Andrea and the Specialty Court Program. Andrea was able to attend the graduation virtually (due to COVID-19) and was joyfully surprised when she also found out her former client was enrolling in college. Because of moments like this, she is thankful to be a part of the HCJPD family!

HCJPD has many different opportunities for professional growth and resources to help families. Andrea loves helping young people and their families and witnessing a young person succeed, especially when other people doubted the young person's success. "I pride myself in being an advocate for my clients by understanding their individual situations and being able to help solve problems in a way that best fits their needs," said Andrea.

When Andrea is not at work, she spends time with family, travels (anywhere with a nice beach preferably), and attends Astros games.

Andrea's immediate family is very supportive of her career choice, but they often wonder why she chose this career. The answer is easy, she says. "I just want to make a difference and show our young people there is so much more out there."

Resources

Title	Category	Link	Index	Description	ButtonLink	IsPolicyProcedure
Personnel Policies & Procedures	Personnel Policies & Procedures	Personnel Policies & Procedures	1	LAST AMENDED MARCH 12, 2022 – These policies and procedures govern your employment with Harris County. Please read them carefully.	Get more info	Yes
Acknowledgement Form	HomePage	Acknowledgement Form	1	Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures Acknowledgement Form	View Form	Yes
Code of Conduct	HomePage	Code of Conduct	2	Harris County is committed to lawful and ethical behavior in all of its activities and requires Harris County officials, employees, and affiliated parties	Get more info	Yes
Ethics Lecture Video	HomePage	Ethics Lecture Video	3	A new Ethics training video for Harris County employees	Watch the video	Yes
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP)		Learn more	4	Harris County (the County) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees	Get more info	Yes
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) Utilization Report		https://hrrm.testint.hctx.net/Documents/Harris%20County%20(EEO)%20Plan%20Utilization%20Report.pdf	5	Harris County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees	Get more info	Yes
Telework Policy	Personnel Policies & Procedures	Telework Policy	6	Harris County supports teleworking as an alternative work arrangement and allows Department Heads to implement telework arrangements, where appropriate, for eligible employees	Get more info	Yes
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)	HomePage	Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Forms	7	FMLA entitles eligible employees with leave (with or without pay), certain benefits protection, and job restoration for qualifying events	Learn more	Yes
Emergency Guidelines	HomePage	Emergency Guidelines	8	County Operations Status Due to Severe Inclement Weather or Other Emergencies guidelines	Read more	Yes
Americans with Disabilities (ADA)		Americans with Disabilities (ADA)	9	Harris County has an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the United States Department of Justice regulations	Visit the website	Yes
Grievance Procedures Packet	Personnel Policies & Procedures	Grievances Rules	10	The Purpose of these rules and procedures is to provide for the informal, yet reasonable and standardized hearing of Harris County employee grievances brought before the Grievance Resolutions Committee	Read more	Yes
Sick Leave Pool Program	HomePage	Sick Leave Pool Program	11	Learn about the available leave for employees who have exhausted accrued Paid Leave	Get more info	Yes
(PPL) Family Friendly Workplace	HomePage	(PPL) Family Friendly Workplace	12	Learn more about Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees	Read more	Yes
Summary of Changes	HomePage	Summary of Changes for Personnel Policies & Procedures	15	Learn more about the Summary of Changes related to the Personnel Policies & Procedures	Read more	Yes