Human Resources Specialist - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Applications accepted from:
_ALL PERSONS INTERESTED_**
_Posting Number: __PN# 33845_**
_Division: __EMPLOYEE SERVICES DIVISION_**
_Reporting Location: __1200 TRAVIS, 12TH FL._**
_Workdays & Hours: __MONDAY - FRIDAY; 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM*_**-
_Subject to change_

_ DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS_

Coordinates human resources activities in a specialized area, such as recruiting, benefits, worker's compensation, training, employee relations, salary administration and/or testing, in order to select, develop and retain a qualified workforce in compliance with policies and procedures.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs professional work in a specialized human resources area, such as recruitment, benefits administration, worker's compensation, employee relations, salary administration or classified testing.
Responds to various inquiries from the public and City departments.
Interprets citywide human resources policies and procedures.
Conducts research and analyses to obtain information and prepare reports, projects and surveys.
Reviews requests from departments to revise authorized listing of positions.
Prepares salary analyses and recommendations.
Responds to salary surveys from other organizations.
Participates in job classification audits and special projects as required.
Interviews, recruits, screens, refers, schedules and tests applicants for job vacancies.
Prepares, posts and monitors job vacancies.
Coordinates advertising to assist in recruiting efforts.
Coordinates testing procedures for specific job classifications.
Reviews deferred compensation emergency withdrawal requests.
Prepares and updates various documents to communicate benefits information.
Conducts benefits seminars and orientations.
Serves as liaison to external groups (i.e. HMOs, PPOs, etc.).
Provides administrative support regarding grievances, arbitrations and Civil Service Commission appeals.
All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.

_ WORKING CONDITIONS_
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

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_ "Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required."_

_If applicable, the applicant's past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered._

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

_EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS_
Requires a Bachelor's degree on Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts or a related field.

_EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS_
One year of related professional experience in human resources is required.

Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

_LICENSE REQUIREMENTS_
None.

PREFERENCES:

Preference shall also be given to eligible applicants with experience in processing payroll actions with the ability to research and resolve pay action discrepancies._

GENERAL INFORMATION:

_SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED_
Department _may _administer skills assessment test.

_SAFETY IMPACT POSITION_ NO**
_SALARY INFORMATION_

Pay Grade 17

_APPLICATION PROCEDURES_
If you need special services or accommodations, call TTY 7-1-1)

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EEO Equal Employment Opportunity:

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy._

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