Texas School for the Deaf
Employment and Compensation Specialist
Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Length of position: 12 months per year
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SUMMARY
The Employment and Compensation Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, management and provision of the agencys recruitment, hiring and compensation programs. Assists the Human Resources Director in employee matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other workplace grievances. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment
Manages the agencys recruitment program including developing and maintaining an online recruiting presence, working with the Certification Specialist to network and develop relationships at relevant colleges and ensure agency presence at relevant job fairsAdministers the agencys online application system, providing guidance to Division Directors, hiring managers and applicants.Works with hiring managers to create job descriptions and job postings.
Hiring
Manages the agency hiring process, including conducting criminal history checks, coordinating fingerprinting of new employees, arranging for physicals or drug testing as needed, making job offers and scheduling employees for New Employee OrientationProvides training and/or guidance on applicant screening, interviewing, selection and documentation processes to hiring managers and selection committee members.Initiates, reviews and approves personnel actions and provides general support to supervisors regarding personnel action database
Classification/Compensation
Develops and recommends agency compensation strategies in support of agency recruitment and retention strategiesWorks with hiring managers, recommending classifications and salaries for new hiresReviews and investigates inquiries and complaints about salary discrepancies or discrimination, providing findings and recommendations.Conducts job classification audits annually, ensuring that all jobs are reviewed at least once bi-annually, making recommendations as necessary to ensure compliance to the State Classification system.Conducts parity studies of agency compensation, ensuring that all classification groups are reviewed at least once bi-annually, making recommendations as necessary to ensure market competitiveness.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May investigate EEOC complaints and internal and external complaints/grievances/inquiries.May advise or assist managers and supervisors in disciplinary action procedures and conducting disciplinary meetings.Monitors and reviews criminal history activity reports on existing staff. Meets with employees on an as needed basis in response to activity reports.Maintains Standard Operating Procedure desk reference
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Human Resources management, business or public administration, communications, organizational development, or a related field. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basisExperience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience providing customer serviceSign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to participate in sign language classes offered at TSD until reaching a level of INTERMEDIATEas evaluated on the Sign Language ProficiencyInterview.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a degree in Human Resources or related fieldThree-five years of experience administering or supporting the Employment function of a Texas State agency, State university, or school districtHR certification from HRCI or SHRMExperience evaluating job classifications according to the State Classification lanExperience working in CAPPSExperience reviewing or assessing criminal history informationExperience developing and implementing a recruitment program for a diverse professional staffExperience drafting memorandums, formal correspondence, and reportsExperience working in or supporting other HR functionsbenefits, staff development, time and leave, or payrollExperience evaluating certifications and licensing for professional positions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Problem solvingthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.Effective Communicationthe individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.Planning/organizingthe individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.Quality controlthe individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.Dependabilitythe individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.Safety and securitythe individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.Interpersonal Skillsthe individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
SUPERVISOR
Human Resources Director
MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE
See Human Resources Specialist IV page 1 http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC HumanResources.pdf {target="blank"}
It is the Texas School for the Deafs (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Length of position: 12 months per year
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SUMMARY
The Employment and Compensation Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, management and provision of the agencys recruitment, hiring and compensation programs. Assists the Human Resources Director in employee matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other workplace grievances. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment
Manages the agencys recruitment program including developing and maintaining an online recruiting presence, working with the Certification Specialist to network and develop relationships at relevant colleges and ensure agency presence at relevant job fairsAdministers the agencys online application system, providing guidance to Division Directors, hiring managers and applicants.Works with hiring managers to create job descriptions and job postings.
Hiring
Manages the agency hiring process, including conducting criminal history checks, coordinating fingerprinting of new employees, arranging for physicals or drug testing as needed, making job offers and scheduling employees for New Employee OrientationProvides training and/or guidance on applicant screening, interviewing, selection and documentation processes to hiring managers and selection committee members.Initiates, reviews and approves personnel actions and provides general support to supervisors regarding personnel action database
Classification/Compensation
Develops and recommends agency compensation strategies in support of agency recruitment and retention strategiesWorks with hiring managers, recommending classifications and salaries for new hiresReviews and investigates inquiries and complaints about salary discrepancies or discrimination, providing findings and recommendations.Conducts job classification audits annually, ensuring that all jobs are reviewed at least once bi-annually, making recommendations as necessary to ensure compliance to the State Classification system.Conducts parity studies of agency compensation, ensuring that all classification groups are reviewed at least once bi-annually, making recommendations as necessary to ensure market competitiveness.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May investigate EEOC complaints and internal and external complaints/grievances/inquiries.May advise or assist managers and supervisors in disciplinary action procedures and conducting disciplinary meetings.Monitors and reviews criminal history activity reports on existing staff. Meets with employees on an as needed basis in response to activity reports.Maintains Standard Operating Procedure desk reference
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Human Resources management, business or public administration, communications, organizational development, or a related field. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basisExperience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience providing customer serviceSign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to participate in sign language classes offered at TSD until reaching a level of INTERMEDIATEas evaluated on the Sign Language ProficiencyInterview.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a degree in Human Resources or related fieldThree-five years of experience administering or supporting the Employment function of a Texas State agency, State university, or school districtHR certification from HRCI or SHRMExperience evaluating job classifications according to the State Classification lanExperience working in CAPPSExperience reviewing or assessing criminal history informationExperience developing and implementing a recruitment program for a diverse professional staffExperience drafting memorandums, formal correspondence, and reportsExperience working in or supporting other HR functionsbenefits, staff development, time and leave, or payrollExperience evaluating certifications and licensing for professional positions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Problem solvingthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.Effective Communicationthe individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.Planning/organizingthe individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.Quality controlthe individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.Dependabilitythe individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.Safety and securitythe individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.Interpersonal Skillsthe individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
SUPERVISOR
Human Resources Director
MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE
See Human Resources Specialist IV page 1 http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC HumanResources.pdf {target="blank"}
It is the Texas School for the Deafs (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.