TPWD - Human Resources Specialist II (Personnel and

About the role

TPWD MISSION: To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

HIRING CONTACT: Melissa Barbato, 512-389-8015, melissa.barbato@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 4200 Smith School Road, Austin TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of Personnel and Benefits Services Manager, this position performs journey level human resources management work to include administering or assisting in the administration of human resources management programs such as recruitment, selection, compensation, classification, employee relations/engagement, and/or benefits. Answers basic human resource questions and resolves routine issues. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources Customer Support (55% of time): Responds to inquiries involving routine administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures; responsible for daily tasks and workflow of HR related duties; may process forms for new hires; may train agency staff on issues, rules, policies, and regulations related to human resources management; assists and provides customer support to managers, employees, and division contacts on offer requests, new hire onboarding, offboarding, Employees' Retirement System (ERS) benefits administration (insurance/retirement), and other HR related business; responsible for ensuring accuracy, revising, approval, and processing of personnel and benefits actions; provides guidance and technical assistance on human resources policies, procedures, benefits, leave administration and other HR related information; may assist with benefits related presentations, virtually and in person; assists Division in achieving agency compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Human Resource Information Systems (30% of time): Performs various data entry tasks in the CAPPS platform and other internal and external information systems; processes insurance enrollment and changes in ERS Online; conducts background and driver record checks; verifies new hire eligibility to work in the United States; manages new employee onboarding tasks; processes new hires and separations in CAPPS; assists with auditing, verifying, researching and resolving data discrepancies; assists with various Time and Labor tasks, as needed; assists in creating and/or maintaining logs, records, forms and documents, including employee master personnel files, new hire selection packets, benefits enrollment forms, etc.; maintains security controls over confidential and sensitive information; assists with the periodic purging or archival of records as required.
• Other Department and Division Specific Job Duties (10% of time): Assists with a variety of division assignments and projects such as the Agency Wellness Program, Employee Recognition Awards Program, Service and Retirement Awards, etc.; may serve as backup to the HR front desk receptionist; participates in training and professional development activities to enhance job knowledge, skills, and abilities; maintains knowledge of agency practices and procedures and applicable laws.
• Marginal Job Duties (5% of time): Performs additional duties as assigned; complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience: Two years of full-time Human Resources related experience.

Acceptable Substitutions: Graduation from a two-year institution with an Associate's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field may substitute for two years of the required Human Resources experience.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in performing Human Resources functions for a State of Texas Agency.
• Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) HR and Recruit.
• Experience with Employees Retirement System (ERS) Online.
• Licensure: Current HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification OR SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.

Skills

Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.

Knowledge of human resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification, employee relations and engagement, benefits, workers' compensation, workforce planning, or organizational development.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local