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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Human Resources Spclst V in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a highly qualified human resource professional for the position of Human Resources Employee Relations Specialist. Performs advanced (senior-level) human resources (HR) work and is responsible for day to day employee relations (ER) activities for assigned customer areas. Work involves analysis, problem solving, conflict resolution, policy interpretation and providing advice, guidance and consultation to managers and employees with the goal of minimizing legal risk and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and Health and Human Services (HHS) HR policy and procedures. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgement.Essential Job FunctionsConsults, provides guidance and makes recommendations on human resources related issues including, but not limited to, selections, drug testing, background checks, leave issues, workplace violence, conflicts of interest, and/or workerand#146;s compensation in accordance with federal and state rules, regulations and statutes and HHS HR policies, procedures and guidelines.Consults, provides guidance and makes recommendations on corrective and/or disciplinary actions related to employee conduct and/or performance issues.Consults with the Office of Chief Counsel and Civil Rights on employee relations and human resources matters.Provides guidance and consultation to agency management and employees on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) matters to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and statutes and HHS HR policy.Develops and conducts training and presentations to managers and employees on HHS HR policies and procedures.May review criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Texas Department of Public Safety and provides guidance and employment eligibility determinations to managers for applicants, employees, contractors and volunteers in relation to HHS agency bars to employment and/or contraindications to employment. Consults with agency attorneys as necessary.Coordinates, completes, and/or monitors certain human resource benefit and compensation actions including death claims, promotions, demotions, temporary assignments, management directed transfers, equity adjustments, merit raises, and reinstatements. Ensures compliance with state and agency eligibility criteria and approvals.Communicates with managers, employees and/or dependents, Employee Retirement System, third-party insurance carrier, HHS Payroll, Time, Leave and Labor, and HHS Employee Service Center on various human resources-related matters.May serve as a subject matter expert witness and employer representative in agency unemployment hearings, agency grievance proceedings and external litigation.Performs other duties as assigned.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsN/AKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of public sector human resources administration.Knowledge of human resources management principles and practices.Knowledge of human resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification, employee relations, benefits, workers' compensation and organizational development.Knowledge of policy and procedure development processes.Skill in consensus building.Skill in consultation and negotiation.Skill in customer service orientation and relationship management.Skill in analytical thinking.Skill in provi https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=617870 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.
