HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
City of Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77002
$4,070 - $4,200 a month
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Division: HR Operations – Shared Services Division
Reporting Location:1200 TRAVIS 12th FLOOR
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston, Human Resources Department, seeks a dynamic, independently self-sufficient, customer-focused, and technologically savvy Human Resources Specialist. The candidate selected for this position will work collaboratively within the Human Resources Operations, Shared Services Division, supporting the Houston Police Department as a business partner and point-of-contact to provide superior human resources services.
The ideal candidate must have a strong attention to detail and be able to accurately assist with initiating, tracking, and successfully uploading departmental personnel actions into the City of Houston's HROne SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) System. Additionally, the candidate must be willing to perform other duties essential to the efficient operation of the unit to meet our clients' expectations and requirements.
The candidate selected for the position will be responsible for the following:
- Assisting with the preparation and processing of personnel actions via HROne SuccessFactors – Employee Central (EC).
- Reviewing and approving actions in HROne SuccessFactors – Employee Central (EC) for accuracy while ensuring the data properly replicates and uploads to the SAP/ECC system.
- Thoroughly examining the employees’ pay history to ensure that all salary details are accurately reflected and appropriately applied.
- Conduct cadet orientation and in-person meetings with clients regarding military leave.
- Reviewing and maintaining logs, reports, and tracking actions in EC to ensure successful and timely upload.
- Will interpret and ensure compliance with human resources policies and procedures, as well as the Houston Police Department’s Meet & Confer, federal, state, and local laws.
- Responds to various inquiries from the public and City departments.
- Conducts research and analysis to obtain information and prepare reports, projects, and surveys.
- Resolving client complaints and pay-related concerns via email or phone. May perform other duties as assigned and participate in special projects as needed to ensure efficient operation of the unit.
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelor's degree in 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 be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES X NO
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification
PAY GRADE: 17
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-7238.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-7238.
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627
EOE 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.
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002