What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Coordinator position at Harris County?
Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District's core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County, which boasts a population of over 4.7 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. The District's responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres, and several wetlands mitigation banks such as Greens Bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. This pivotal role will oversee the payroll processes for District employees and recruitment efforts to attract qualified candidates for open positions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and a thorough understanding of HR best practices.
Essential Functions and Duties:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate .
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Preferences
Language :
Position Type, Salary:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District's core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County, which boasts a population of over 4.7 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. The District's responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres, and several wetlands mitigation banks such as Greens Bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. This pivotal role will oversee the payroll processes for District employees and recruitment efforts to attract qualified candidates for open positions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and a thorough understanding of HR best practices.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Payroll Management Role:
- Process payroll for District employees, ensuring all transactions are accurate and compliant with relevant policies.
- Verify the completeness and accuracy of employee timesheets and leave records, addressing discrepancies efficiently.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing timely solutions.
- Prepare and submit biweekly leave reports for departmental managers.
- Assist with onboarding new hires by processing necessary payroll documentation and ensuring accurate entry of information into the Harris County financial system.
- Assist employees with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) inquiries and prepare necessary documentation as required.
- Recruitment & Hiring:
- Manage the District's recruiting and hiring processes to attract and select qualified candidates for open positions.
- Post job openings across various job boards and internal platforms, ensuring maximum visibility to potential applicants.
- Screen resumes and job applications, forwarding qualified candidates to hiring managers for review and consideration.
- Conduct periodic reviews of job descriptions, updating them to reflect changes in duties and responsibilities as needed.
- Assist with background screenings and reference checks to verify candidate work history. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify necessary skills and competencies for open positions, ensuring timely and effective recruitment.
- Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation, including an overview of District and county policies, benefits, and mandatory training.
- Provide weekly updates on recruitment status and hiring metrics to the Human Resource Division Director.
- Additional Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the management of unemployment claims by preparing responses and gathering relevant information for appeal hearings.
- Attend staff meeting and training sessions.
- Assist with department projects, as needed.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate .
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in in Human Resource Management or Business Administration from an accredited educational institution
- Two (2) years of verifiable work experience in human resources or related field
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution
- Human Resource certification
- Two (2) years of verifiable work experience in human resources or related field
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
- Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and applicant tracking systems.
- Strong understanding of payroll processing, compliance, and HR regulations.
- Proficient in using HRIS and payroll systems, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build relationships across various levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Commitment to fostering a positive candidate experience and promoting diversity within the hiring process.
- Good analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Demonstrate ability to:
- Work well independently and as a team, with limited supervision.
- Be a self-starter and assume ownership in completing assigned tasks.
- Work well under pressure adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy/quality standards.
- Effectively prioritize, identify, and solve problems.
- Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
- Solve mathematical problems that may be required in normal work situations.
Preferences
Language :
- Bi-lingual skills English Spanish (preferred)
Position Type, Salary:
- Regular | Full-Time
- Salary: To be discussed at interview
- Human Resources - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
- Ocassional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
- Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 15 pounds.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs.
- Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
- Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.
- Requires extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).
- May be exposed to fluids, compounds or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas.
- May be exposed to fluids, compounds or chemicals used for photographic or photocopier development or reproduction.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
