Human Resources Specialist

Organizational Overview:

West Central Texas Council of Governments (WCTCOG) is a voluntary association organized to promote area-wide planning and cooperation among local governments. The mission of WCTCOG is to assist local governments to improve conditions for the health, safety, and general welfare of their citizens to plan for future development for the area, make efficient and economical use of public funds through regional coordination, eliminate waste from duplication, and assist member governments in solving current and long-range problems.

WCTCOG conducts planning, assists in implementing plans, contracts for services with local governments, reviews and comments on grant applications, and provides technical assistance to local governments.

General Description:

Performs human resources management work. Work involves administering or assisting in the administration of a human resources management program (recruitment and selection, compensation, classification, employee relations and engagement, and benefits).

Examples of Work Performed:

Screens telephone calls and greets visitors to the department; routes call and directs visitors to appropriate staff sets appointments and maintain the calendars for a human resources management program.

• Answers basic human resources questions and resolves routine issues.

• Enters, updates, and retrieves information from various automated human resources and/or payroll systems.

• Files documents and maintains files and records, including electronic files.

• Prepares or revises job descriptions and job postings.

• Prepares routine human resources correspondence and reports.

• Posts required state and federal employment notices.

• Posts job vacancies, receives employment applications, and screens applications.

• Process personnel actions and reviews completed personnel actions to ensure conformity with agency, state, and federal regulations.

• May administer and score employment tests.

• May organize training classes and new hire orientation sessions.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Description of Levels:

Examples of work and descriptions are meant to progress through the levels. For example, an

employee at level VI may also perform work listed within the previous levels.

Note: Factors that may distinguish between entry and journey levels include the degree of

independence in performing the work, the complexity of the work, the scope of responsibility,

and the employee’s related experience, and education, and certifications. Other factors may

include the type, nature, scope, and complexity of the assigned work. Employees at the journey

level may independently perform the full range of work listed in the examples or may assist

others in that work.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III:

Performs complex (journey-level) human resources management work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees may:

• Provide advice and counsel to employees and management on issues, rules, and policies related to human resources management, which may include handling complex issues and answering complex questions.

• Compile and analyze human resources data from surveys.

• Prepare and maintain complex human resources correspondence and reports.

• Recruit, screen, and interview applicants; evaluate their qualifications; and refer qualified applicants to the appropriate hiring manager.

• Develop employment tests.

Note: A senior-level employee (levels IV-VI) may serve in a lead or supervisory role; however,

typically, supervisory responsibilities within this job classification series will be found at level V

or VI, depending on the structure and size of the HR department.

• A senior-level employee may perform the full range of work identified in the levels preceding their own, and/or may oversee or coordinate that work for others. Factors that may distinguish between senior levels include the scope of responsibility, oversight, and authority, and the nature, complexity, scope, and impact of the work performed.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST IV:

Performs highly complex (senior-level) human resources management work. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Employees may:

• Conduct job analyses to determine proper classification and prepares new or revised job descriptions and job postings.

• Conduct classification compliance audits, review position questionnaires, interview employees, and prepare reports of findings, making recommendations as appropriate.

• Conduct objective and thorough internal investigations of grievances and complaints and assist in recommending appropriate action for resolution.

• Conduct reviews and evaluations and produce statistical or narrative reports of findings.

• Conduct workforce analyses; execute workforce plans and recruitment and retention strategies.

• Coordinate the maintenance and analysis of human resources automated systems, files, records, and reports.

• Oversee the administration of employment tests.

• Develop solutions to highly complex human resources problems by following procedures or applying policy.

• Plan, design, and conduct general meetings, workshops, and human resources trainings, and delivers training to managers and staff.

General Qualifications Guidelines

Experience and Education

Experience in human resources management work. Graduation from an accredited four-year

college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business or

public administration, organizational development, or a related field is generally preferred.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (For all Levels)

Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management; human

resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification, employee

relations and engagement, benefits, workers’ compensation, workforce planning, or

organizational development; and federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resources activities.

Skill in oral and written communication; in conducting interviews; in using a computer and applicable software, including human resources-related applications; in problem solving; and in prioritizing and (handling multiple tasks).

Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and the public; to maintain confidential and sensitive information; to develop and analyze human resources processes; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the public; and to communicate effectively.

Additional for Human Resources Specialist IV

Knowledge of employee relations and employee investigation procedures, strategic

planning, and budgeting.

Ability to manage; to provide leadership and resolve conflicts, grievances, or

disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact; to

identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information and to analyze information, make correct inferences, and draw accurate conclusions.

May require registration, certification, or licensure in a specialty area from the Society of Human Resource Management, the Human Resources Certification Institute.

Working Conditions

TheHuman Resource Specialist reports to the Executive Director of the WCTCOG with occasional work and travel throughout the WCTCOG region and outside of the region.

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm

This is a full-time COG position and is subject to renewal based on program funding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,244.00 - $87,046.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Abilene, TX 79602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Abilene, TX 79602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,244 - $87,046