TPWD - Human Resources Specialist III (Recruitment

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: Cayley Birchfield, 512-389-4485, Email: cayley.birchfield@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

Under the direction of Compensation, Classification, Recruitment and Volunteer Manager and leadership of the Recruitment Team Lead, this position performs complex 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 general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources Recruitment Program (40% of time): Participates in TPWD's agency-wide recruitment activities to include job fairs, community outreach events, conferences and presentations both state and nationwide. Targets applicants and volunteers to promote TPWD as an employer of choice. Assists with compiling and disseminating relevant data for specific issues or concerns as requested. Assists with updating agency's Recruitment Strategic Plan, Volunteer Strategic plan, policies and procedures. Assists Recruitment Coordinator and Volunteer Program Administrator in identifying recruitment events to engage broader audiences. Assists with training sessions to ensure recruitment representatives are well versed on volunteer program, agency divisions, operations, recruitment techniques, program guidelines, and hiring veterans. Assist with managing TPWD's recruitment social media presence to include but not limited to LinkedIn, Handshake, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Human Resources Volunteer Program (40% of time): Assists with the agency's volunteer program and provides guidance and technical assistance to HR liaisons, volunteer coordinators, hiring managers, and division directors on volunteer management topics, including the volunteer management system. Promotes, markets, recruits, tracks and corresponds with internal and external customers regarding volunteer criteria and qualifications. May provide presentations and training opportunities for hiring managers, volunteer coordinators, HR liaisons, students, members of military and/or executive leadership as requested. Assists Volunteer Program Administrator with development of goals, metrics, funding, retention and compliance of volunteer programs and serves as primary contact for volunteer programs in absence of administrator. Assists with managing TPWD's Volunteer Program social media presence.
• Other Department and Division Specific Job Duties (15% of time): Assists in processing criminal background checks for volunteers. Assists in monitoring and corresponding to multiple email inboxes including volunteer, and recruitment communications. Manages travel arrangements and reporting per state guidelines. Compiles reports as needed and responds to inquiries both electronically and verbally. Participates in training and professional development activities to enhance job knowledge, skills and abilities. Stays informed and knowledgeable of current laws and best practices regarding recruitment, and volunteers.