TDCJ - Human Resources Specialist IV - Human Reso

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

About the role

This position coordinates, reviews, enters, and processes requests for human resources actions while assisting with the planning, development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. You’ll handle complex issues, answer detailed questions, and manage the maintenance and analysis of correspondence, reports, forms, and other documentation.

Responsibilities

• Daily data entry and retrieval, identifying discrepancies and coordinating corrections
• Review time and leave records
• Maintain automated and manual filing systems and computer databases
• Provide technical assistance on processes and operating procedures
• Develop solutions and new approaches to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Coordinate applicant screenings and document verification
• Send notifications to applicants and employees
• Complete required forms and appointments
• Train and supervise the work of others to support efficient and accurate HR operations

Requirements

You’ve graduated from an accredited high school or earned a GED and have four years of full-time experience in human resources, customer service, clerical or secretarial work, administrative support, program or public administration, financial operations, auditing, or technical program support. You can substitute fifteen accredited college semester hours for each six months of experience. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising employees
• Experience using computer systems and applications
• Previous supervisory experience (for a great fit)
• Strong customer service skills (for a great fit)
• Motivation to build and support a team (for a great fit)

Additional Information

• No travel required; position may make day trips but no overnight trips
• No work site visits
• No study material required
• No pre-service training academy required
• Not a hazardous duty or longevity position
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment

Military preference: To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to your job application. Additional Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides resources to assist in translating military experience into civilian job terms at Texas Skills to Work, O*NET Online, and CareerOneStop.

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions via CAPPS Recruit to be considered.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.