OCA - Human Resources Specialist II - III (HR Business Partner)

OCA - Human Resources Specialist II - III (HR Business Partner)

Organization: Office of Court Administration

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Office of Court Admin (212-OCA - MAIN) P.O. BOX 12066 205 W. 14TH STREET Austin 78711

Job: Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1731 Texas

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 1820

Salary (Pay Basis): $4,200.00-$5,000.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Description: Performs routine (journey-level) or complex (senior-level) human resources management work. Work involves administering or assisting the Human Resources Program within the Office of Court Administration and delivers various tasks in Human Resources including but not limited to job postings, screenings, interviewing, employee relations, training, engagement and benefits. Works under moderate or general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Partners with hiring managers to provide guidance and support on the full life cycle of job postings.
• Provide routine support for requests made under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other benefits programs.
• Manages the administration of benefits, including entering elections into the online Employee Retirement System (ERS) of Texas, advising employees on benefits-specific questions.
• Maintains recruiting practices, including developing recruiting initiatives, providing screenings and interview questions; evaluates specific qualifications and refers qualified candidates to appropriate, relevant positions.
• Assists with onboarding new employees including participating in New Hire Orientation; ensures all new hire paperwork is sent, submitted timely and filed in the new employee's e-file.
• Maintains e-personnel files, ensuring all pertinent documents are filed and records retention schedule is followed.
• Conduct job analyses to determine proper classification and prepare new or revised job descriptions, job postings, and maintain templates as needed.
• May screen telephone calls and greets visitors; routes calls and directs visitors to appropriate staff.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy Performs related work as assigned and complies with all OCA policies.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, a resume must be attached and applications must be complete, including start and end dates of work experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Human Resources Specialist II: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. One (1) year of full-time Human Resources experience within a Texas State Agency. Experience working directly with CAPPS HR/Payroll/Recruit. Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
• Human Resources Specialist III: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. One (1) year of full-time Human Resources experience within a Texas State Agency. Experience providing guidance on benefits within Human Resources at a Texas State Agency. Experience working directly with CAPPS HR/Payroll/Recruit. Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in state classification analysis.
• Experience with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or other federal leave programs
• Certification from the Society of Human Resource Management or the Human Resources Certification Institute.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. Knowledge of human resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification, employee relations, benefits, workers' compensation, or organizational development. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing personnel activities. Knowledge of CAPPS HR/Payroll/Recruit. Knowledge of SharePoint applications and tools. Skilled in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze information, make correct inferences, and draw accurate conclusions.

Employment Conditions: Regular attendance is required. Travel may be required. Operate standard office equipment, computer hardware and software. Must sit for extended periods of time. May operate a motor vehicle to conduct agency business. May require some lifting, up to 20 pounds.