Position Information
TxDOT’s Human Resources Division is looking for a talented HR professional to join their team in Austin, Texas. If you have an inordinate passion for positively impacting the lives of others, enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on a variety of challenging work, and are looking to join a diverse workforce of almost 12,000 where you can build an exciting career, let’s talk.
We are looking for an experienced individual who will spend their day multi-tasking a wide variety of HR duties to include: creative job postings, onboarding, new employee orientation, administering benefits and leave, employee relations, performance management, and interpreting policy and procedures. The ideal candidate is someone who is an active HR business partner with extensive knowledge and experience in guiding management through employee relations matters and managing disciplinary action.
At TxDOT we value our employees and work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment, employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development program, tuition assistance, public service student loan forgiveness eligibility, and various other perks and benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at Total Compensation.
Work Location: 6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin TX, tentatively in the spring of 2022. Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/OqYrgJKXp5I
This position is eligible for telework. Number of days of telework will vary based on the business need.
Salary Grade: B20
Overnight Travel: 10%
Military Occup Specialty Code
State Classification Code: 1735
State Classification Title: Human Resources Specialist IV
Occupational Category: Human Resources
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
General Description
Performs responsible Human Resources Generalist work in the Division Support Section for the Human Resources Division. Work requires reviewing, preparing and maintaining confidential information. Work requires contact with management, employees, retirees, health care providers, state and federal agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Duties
Serves as an HR Generalist providing information, answering questions and advising employees, supervisors/managers, on Human Resources policies and procedures by adhering to high customer service standards. Establishes a sound partnership with customers by analyzing data and providing proactive feedback, analysis and recommendations.
Keeps up to date and interprets human resources policies and procedures and pertinent state/federal rules and regulations.
Prepares, reviews, monitors, audits, explains and processes correspondence, reports, forms, transactions and maintains confidentiality of sensitive issues.
Administers leave programs and related benefits such as Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Leave of Absence etc.
Coordinates and conducts New Employee Orientation, annual enrollment activities, general meetings or other human resources trainings.
Informs employees of changes affecting compensation and benefits. Coordinates and prepares job requisitions; updates applicant information in automated human resources information systems. Assists supervisors/managers with applications and hiring process.
Enters, retrieves and analyzes personnel transactions, leave accounting and insurance information using automated systems.
Assists employees and supervisors/managers with Safety Impact random drug testing, disciplinary matters, special leave and appeals process.
Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding human resources policies and procedures.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned and drive for the department.
Competencies
Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
Extensive knowledge of human resources administrative practices, policies and procedures
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Extensive knowledge of the Employees Retirement System rules and regulations
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze information. Ability to adapt successfully and quickly change and deliver quality results in a timely manner
Ability to work in high-pressure situations and under strict deadlines with extreme attention to detail and willingly accept and use constructive criticism/feedback to improve performance
Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion, develop and conduct training in a classroom and field environment
Skill in applying tact and diplomacy with others to gain cooperation and trust
The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
Preparing and maintaining records, files and reports
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, human resources, or a related discipline
Work Experience
3 years in administrative support, customer service, or human resources experience
Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License
Conditions of Employment
Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment
Remarks
You must complete the online State of Texas application to include work experience, education and all information necessary.
Your online application and additional information on your resume, if provided, will be reviewed to determine if you meet minimum requirements for the position.
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.
Applicant Information
NOTE: All Job Postings will expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the Posting Close Date.
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