HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Department: Human Resources/People & Client, Public Safety-HPD. Reporting location: 1200 Travis Street. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (subject to change).

About the role

Coordinates human resources activities in the Organization Management Unit of the Houston Police Department (HPD) to ensure accuracy and integrity of the Department’s data – reporting relationships, cost center allocations, position number management, and related data in SAP and other relevant databases.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional work in a specialized human resources area, Organization Management.
• Responds to various inquiries from the Department and Divisional leaders, employees and City departments.
• Interprets city-wide human resources policies and procedures.
• Conducts research and analyses to obtain information and prepare reports, projects and surveys.
• Reviews requests from key Divisions to comply with data requests related to promotions and transfers.
• Administers SAP position numbers, Reclassification and Delimitation requests.
• Responds to survey requests from other organizations.
• Participates in special projects and ad hoc requests as required.
• Assists managers and employees on the City’s evaluation process.
• Assists in administering the Department’s Service Award distribution program.
• Manages high-volume transactions including salaries, dates, lateral transfers, classification and location changes.
• Coordinates testing procedures for specific job classifications.
• Reviews deferred compensation emergency withdrawal requests.
• Prepares and updates various documents to communicate benefits information.
• Conducts benefits seminars and orientations.
• Serves as liaison to external groups (i.e. HMOs, PPOs, etc.).
• Provides administrative support regarding grievances, arbitrations and Civil Service Commission appeals.

Working conditions

There are no major sources of discomfort. The position is performed in an essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
• Experience: One year of related professional experience in human resources. Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• License: None required.

Preferences

• Detail-oriented SAP user experience
• Human Resources Database management
• Intermediate or advanced Excel experience
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Prior Municipal Experience
• Works collaboratively on a team
• Continuous Improvement experience
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved, are among the most qualified candidates, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Pay

Pay Grade: 17. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (subject to change).