HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II - Office of the Inspector General

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Performs routine human resources management work. Work involves administering and assisting in
the administration of a human resources program. Works under moderate supervision with limited
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning human resources, payroll, or administrative support experience.
• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
• Must maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill in public address.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
• Skill to review and evaluate minimum qualification requirements to determine qualified applicants for vacancies.
• Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.
• Skill to multi-task and prioritize.
• Skill to organize, assign, and review the work of others.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of agency human resources policies and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, State Classification Plan, and applications of the Fair Labor Standards Act preferred.
• Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, developing, revising, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, activities, and operations; and assists in training and advising OIG staff on issues, rules, policies, and regulations regarding human resources management.
• Prepares human resources correspondence and reports; coordinates the processing of human resources actions; audits completed selection documents to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; and maintains human resources automated systems, files, and records.
• Reviews, screens, and evaluates applicant qualifications; refers qualified applicants to the appropriate hiring authority; coordinates and schedules interviews for the selection process; and completes related paperwork.
• Provides assistance on compensation, leave provisions, and salary administration matters; and assists employees with benefits and other human resources programs and services.
• Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED