HR Generalist II Or III

Job ID122348

Location

LUBBOCK

Open Date11/17/2021 Close Date12/06/2021 Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Salary Plan/GradeB-20 Description$45158.00 – $73788.00 yearly Overnight TravelNever or rarely
Position Information

TxDOT’s Human Resources Division is looking for a talented HR professional to join their team in Lubbock, Texas. If you have an inordinate passion for positively impacting the lives of others, enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on a variety of challenging work, and are looking to join a diverse workforce of almost 12,000 where you can build an exciting career, let’s talk.

The ideal candidate is someone who is an active HR business partner with extensive knowledge and experience in employee relations, interpreting policy and procedures, performance management, job postings, onboarding, new employee orientation and administering benefits and leave.

At TxDOT we value our employees and work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment, employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development program, tuition assistance, public service student loan forgiveness eligibility, and various other perks and benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at Total Compensation.

This position is for one Human Resources Generalist (either level II or III) depending on business need and applicant's qualifications.

The ability to telework may be available for up to two days per week with supervisor approval/office coverage.

Regular work location: 135 Slaton Rd, Lubbock, TX 79404

Salary Grade

HR Generalist II - B 20 - $45,158.00 - $64,449.00/year

HR Generalist III - B22 $51,614.00 - $84,479.00/year

Overnight Travel: 10%

Military Occup Specialty CodeState Classification Code: 1735 & 1737 State Classification Title: Human Resources Specialist IV & HR Specialist V Occupational Category: Human Resources TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

General Description

HR Generalist II

Performs responsible Human Resources Generalist work in the Lubbock District for the Human Resources Division. Work requires reviewing, preparing and maintaining confidential information. Work requires contact with management, employees, retirees, health care providers, state and federal agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

HR Generalist III

Performs and coordinates advanced human resources-related work in the Lubbock District. Facilitates one or more human resources program(s). Serve as a lead worker for professional, technical, and administrative employees. Work requires reviewing, preparing, and maintaining confidential information. Work requires contact with management, employees, retirees, health care providers; and state and federal agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Duties

The essential duties for this job include:

HR Generalist II:

• Serves as an HR Generalist providing information, answering questions and advising employees, supervisors/managers, on Human Resources policies and procedures by adhering to high customer service standards.
• Keeps up to date and interprets human resources policies and procedures and pertinent state/federal rules and regulations.
• Prepares, reviews, monitors, audits, explains and processes correspondence, reports, forms, transactions and maintains confidentiality of sensitive issues.
• Coordinates and conducts New Employee Orientation, annual enrollment activities, general meetings or other human resources trainings.
• Informs employees of changes affecting compensation and benefits. Coordinates and prepares job requisitions; updates applicant information in automated human resources information systems. Assists supervisors/managers with applications and hiring process.
• Enters, retrieves and analyzes personnel transactions, leave accounting and insurance information using automated systems.
• Assists employees and supervisors/managers with Safety Impact random drug testing, disciplinary matters, special leave and appeals process.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding human resources policies and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned and drive for the department.

Additional duties for a HR Generalist III:

• May serve as a lead worker
• Researches and analyzes sensitive and/or controversial information in response to Department management requests
• Provides guidance to management on sensitive issues in areas, such as substance abuse, employee discipline, violence prevention, and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Competencies

The required competencies for this job include:

HR Generalist II & III:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Extensive knowledge of human resources administrative practices, policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Extensive knowledge of the Employees Retirement System rules and regulations
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze information. Ability to adapt successfully and quickly change and deliver quality results in a timely manner
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations and under strict deadlines with extreme attention to detail and willingly accept and use constructive criticism/feedback to improve performance
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion, develop and conduct training in a classroom and field environment
• Skill in applying tact and diplomacy with others to gain cooperation and trust
• The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Preparing and maintaining records, files and reports

Education

This job requires the following:

HR Generalist II & III

• Bachelor's Degree
• Additional Human Resources experience may substitute for education on a year per year basis.

Work Experience

This job requires the following:

HR Generalist II

• 3 years in Human Resources-related work activities
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• Relevant Experience may be substituted for Education on a year per year basis.

HR Generalist III

• 4 years in Human Resources-related work activities
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• Relevant Experience may be substituted for Education on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job:

• Valid Driver's License

Conditions of Employment

Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment

Remarks

You must complete the online State of Texas application to include work experience, education and all information necessary.

Your online application and additional information on your resume, if provided, will be reviewed to determine if you meet minimum requirements for the position.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on business needs and the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors.

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.

Applicant Information

Job postings expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time.

NOTE: All Job Postings will expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the Posting Close Date.