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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES Human Resources Spclst VI in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Human Resources (HR) Program Specialist (Human Resources Specialist VI) reports to the DFPS Director of HR Programs and performs highly advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) human resources management work. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves administering or assisting in the administration of a human resources management program.This position will focus on the HR Program of Classifications and Compensation in overseeing the administration and coordination of classification program issues and responsibilities in the delivery of classification and salary administration policies, programs, and services for the agency. The position serves as the subject matter expert regarding state classification and compensation statutes, policies, procedures, and regulations.Essential Job FunctionsOversee, coordinate, review, and recommend human resources personnel actions, ensuring conformity with agency, state, and federal regulations. and#149;Oversees the administration, coordination, development, and evaluation of the designated HR Program activities to ensure the agencyand#146;s compliance with state, and federal regulations.and#149;Serves as the agency subject matter expert and point of contact for the HR Program. and#149;Coordinates HR Program activities and operations with agency leadership, human resources, legal services, and external stakeholders, and recommends changes and initiatives that comply with state and federal regulations. Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement initiatives and strategic projects related to human resources operations including working on and/or overseeing the most complex program assignments.and#149;Manages complex projects and studies related to the HR Program, obtain reports, analyzes data, and develops guidance and recommendations.and#149;Facilitates and implements complex HR Program initiatives and leads ad-hoc projects related to all areas of HR management including research projects, workgroups, and other strategic initiatives.and#149;May represent HR in external and internal workgroups and initiatives to ensure HR Program representation is considered in the projects.and#149;Analyze and evaluate HR Program projects and initiatives to meet agency needs.and#149;Conducts surveys, inspections, or reviews of the HR Program to determine compliance with laws, policies, and procedures. and#149;Provides special project support and consultation to agency management and staff regarding HR Program and related policies, procedures, and regulations.and#149;Develops and supports special projects, surveys, studies and initiatives to evaluate trends and the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures. and#149;Provide special project support and consultation for HR-program initiatives including training, leadership assessment, and executive initiatives.Prepare and/or oversee others who prepare, maintain, and distribute various human resources correspondence and reports. and#149;Prepares, or oversees others to prepare as needed, reports, data analyses, and policy interpretations on state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the HR Program.and#149;Develops methods and procedures for gathering, compiling, and analyzing statistical data and develops reports and analyses for the HR Program.and#149;Provides guidance and analysis related to the HR Program in action memos and correspondence being reviewed by agency leadership for final determi https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=616802 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.