Human Resources Specialist Sr (Travis County Employees Only)

Job Summary

Works closely with management to provide advanced professional level human resource management services to include recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefit administration, employment relations, organization development. Serves as a management consultant on organizational development and strategic human resource planning. Works on problems of diverse scope where review of problems or situations requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results. Provides assistance and guidance with Union negotiations and administration. Responsible for facilitating effective problem-solving processes and employee relations. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State and County employment laws and policies. Develops and maintains key relationships and alliances with relevant County, City and State management staff. Provides technical leadership or oversee the coordination of administrative processing and recordkeeping for all personnel actions for the department, including hiring, staffing, compensation, benefits, performance and leave.

This position is eligible for telework, with 23 days per week required in the office

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

This is a job classification within the Human Resources job family. Senior Human Resources generalist position. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides competent advice and counsel to Managers and Supervisors regarding Human Resource Management issues. Facilitates problem-solving strategies. Develops and contributes to Human Resources program goals, initiatives and best-practices, ensuring adherence to and compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and departmental and County policies and practices.
• Researches, compiles data, drafts and prepares correspondence and written analysis for revising or creating Human Resources policies and procedures that are consistent with Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Consults with outside agencies (professional organizations, other employers, and government agencies) for advice in policy development.
• Responds to unemployment claims and appeal hearings to contest benefits requested by former employees.
• Responds to open records requests and subpoenas.
• Serves as a liaison and works in cooperation with other County offices and departments.
• Counsels and coaches with employees on issues, concerns and grievances.
• Provides direction to management and employees on conflict resolution; researching, reporting and responding to informal / formal complaints; provides advice, preparation and responses to grievance hearings, pre-deprivation meetings, alternative dispute resolution / mediation and EEOC / TCHR complaints.
• Provides administration, coordination and communication of policies and procedures regarding various Human Resource laws and practices including : EEO, FMLA, Workers Compensation, ADA, FLSA, hiring / staffing, compensation and associated recordkeeping. Provides technical support, and direction to other professional human resource support staff in carrying out these functions.
• Develops and delivers training for departments and staff and makes presentations. Conducts new employee orientation from a policy perspective, summarizing the structure of Travis County, retirement, at-will status, and other benefits not related to group benefits.
• Prepares and makes presentations to employees and Commissioners Court on Human Resource programs and services, and Human Resource related topics.
• Serves in a key role in the development of departmental staff development strategies.
• Assists in the design, development, presentation, coordination, facilitation and evaluation of learning strategies and training programs and initiatives for department employees.
• Provides advice and recommendations pertaining to the department's performance management systems and strategies.
• Serves as a key resource and member of the team in strategic planning, budgeting, communications and policy development initiatives.
• Develops, creates and delivers oral reports, presentations, letters and policy revisions, as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND five (5) years of directly related demonstrated experience as to assigned Human Resources position; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements : None required. Preferred : Certified Compensation Professional (CCP); OR, Certified Benefits Professional (CBP). Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); OR, Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR). Specialized coursework in the area of Human Resources. Valid Texas Driver's License. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge of :

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Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift / carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client / customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours : 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends Location : 700 Lavaca Street Department : Technology and Operations Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.