Entry Level Human Resources Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

HR Specialist I - III - Hiring (Internal to HR only)

WHO WE ARE: 
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas. 

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE: 
A creative, experienced, professional who understands the importance of high-quality customer service. You would be happy to support our department mission: "Providing leadership to help TWC hire and retain a highly skilled and diverse workforce," and you would be proud to work for a great state agency with a noble public service mission.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The HR Specialist I - III performs entry-level human to complex (journey-level) human resources management work. Work involves administering or assisting in the administration of a human resources management program (recruitment and selection, compensation, and classification). Works under close to general supervision, with minimal to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Enter, update, and/or retrieve information from various automated, human resources and/or payroll systems. Maintains human resources automated systems, files, and records.
- Provide advice and counsel and answers mainly routine questions from employees and managers on human resources policies and procedures.
- Prepare routine human resources correspondence and reports. Processes personnel actions and reviews completed personnel actions to ensure conformity with agency, state, and federal regulations.
- Assist in training agency staff on issues, rules, polices, and regulations related to human resources management. Assists in developing and revising human resources policies, procedures, and forms.
- May conduct job analysis and assist in preparing or revising job descriptions and job postings.
- Perform related duties as needed. 
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: 
- Experience working for the State of Texas in HR
- Experience with PeopleSoft
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using SharePoint
- PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or enrollment in a current test-preparation class

YOU QUALIFY WITH: 
- HR Specialist I:  One year of full-time experience in responsible positions that provided a thorough knowledge of the principles of human resources management, office management policies, procedures, and practices, and of agency functions and organizational structures.  Six months of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Human Resources Assistant with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications. Completion of TWC Internship in related classification will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
- HR Specialist II:  One year and six months of full-time experience in positions that provided a thorough knowledge of the principles of human resources management, office management policies, procedures, and practices, and of agency functions and organizational structure.  Six months of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Human Resources Specialist I with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

- HR Specialist III:  Two years of full-time experience in positions that provided a thorough knowledge of principles of human resources management, office management policies, procedures, and practices, and of agency functions and organizational structures. Six months of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Human Resources Specialist II with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

- All Levels: Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. 

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $4,001.07 - $4,595.00, dependent upon selected classification

- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. 
- Opportunities for advancement through our Career Ladder Promotion process, as budget permits

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResourcesandTrainingandDevelopment.pdf.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online through Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.