Comptroller - Talent Acquisition Team Lead (HR Specialist IV-V)

Applications must be filed at 
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00057462

We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

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About The Division:

The Human Resources Division supports the agency’s strategic direction by assisting management in meeting staffing needs and managing people. This includes recruiting and hiring staff; on-boarding new hires; coordinating benefits; training and developing the workforce on HR topics; creating and implementing employee engagement initiatives; and facilitating separation. Human Resources’ professionals are consultants and business partners; they advise managers and employees on workforce issues and help the agency achieve its business goals.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule of 3 in office days and 2 remote workdays once certain conditions are met. Work schedules may change at any time as business necessitates.

Human Resources Specialist IV

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

·       Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Education:

·       Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, or Public Administration.

Experience:

·       Four years’ experience in Talent Acquisition

·       Three years’ experience in screening, recruiting, and sourcing.

·       Three years of experience in compensation analysis

Preferred Experience:

·    Experience with recruiting software such as Taleo and/or state of Texas CAPPS Recruit

• Experience conducting human resources training.

Substitution:

One (1) additional year of full-time minimum experience in Talent Acquisition as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred: Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) and/or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.

In this role you will:

·       Serves as the Team lead for the Talent Acquisitions section.

·       Oversees the day-to-day operations and guidance for the workgroup.

·       Sets work priorities and monitors’ progress.

·       Distributes and balances workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization.

·       Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work, maintains records of work accomplished and time expended and prepares reports.

·       Provides input on team member performance for evaluation purposes.

·       Makes recommendations for staff changes included promotions and salary actions

·       Serves as the liaison between the HR Information Systems team and other groups including, but not limited to, user groups, and other governing bodies to define project priorities, time frames, allocate resources provide project management, and address issues.

·       Project management and participate in HRIS technology implementations and integrations in partnership with IT, IT PMO office, Fiscal Management, Organizational Development, and Budget.

·       Oversee the application change control processes to ensure application stability. Responsibilities include reviewing & approving solution design, monitoring testing processes, providing approval for configuration/projects moving into Production.

·    Recommends, tests, trains, documents, implements, and plans for all improvements, enhancements, and new applications to various HR systems, while promoting standardization and best practices across multiple divisions.

·       Performs analysis of HRIS systems by researching and identifying the root causes for data problems such as system limitations or design, user error or lack of standard procedures for accurate ongoing administration of HRIS systems and reports.

·       Provides technical, operations, and training support to users of HRIS through documentation of processes and delivering end user training in an understandable context for all levels of users and communicating changes to business requirements or enhancements or production issues to IT, HR, and other affected parties.

·       Develop detailed end user training documentation such as user guides, business process documentation, process flow charts and other training related material.

·       Conducts end user training on new technology and enhancements as well as providing support for existing system processes and procedures.

·       Participate in onsite and offsite hiring events.

·       Responsible for and actively employs system strategies (audits) to maintain data integrity within the HR systems.

·       Develop new and innovative metrics and systems analysis for monthly/quarterly reports.

·       Stay informed on key HR systems technology & trends; network with other companies and professional organizations to stay abreast of best practices in HR systems.

·       Stay apprised of other dependent programs, projects & initiatives internal/external to Human Resources.

·    Advises Talent Acquisitions Specialists, agency supervisors and managers in Human Resources planning issues at the division level. This includes the review of documentation to support promotions, reclassifications, and internal job transfers.

·      Review, analyze and approve personnel action requests to ensure consistency within existing organizational patterns and that the division is in compliance with agency policy and procedures, federal law and state statutes.

·       Conducts internal classification audits and reviews.

·       Assists the divisions when preparing recommendations for changes to the State Classification Plan and position descriptions.

·       Conducts research regarding the local labor market in relation to salary administration.

·       Maintain knowledge of current trends in hiring, retention, and changes to state and federal HR related laws. Consults with division’s management staff and ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures regarding recruitment and hiring.

·      Drafts, reviews, and approves job duties, responsibilities, and job specifications in preparation of job posting through CAPPS Recruit and other applicable recruitment sources.

·       Screens incoming applications to ensure minimum qualifications are met.

·       Regularly communicates with division staff regarding the status of job postings.

·       Reviews and approves interview selection criteria, interview questions and answers and skill assessments.

·       Audits selection packet for compliance with state and federal law.

·       Ensures appropriate hiring documentation is included.

·      Conducts pre-employment verifications and requests for criminal background checks.

·       Extends and/or negotiate offers of employment.

·       Completes CAPPS Recruit close-out and archives job posting.

·     Answers all related job posting questions through correspondence with internal and external applicants. Serves as an employee advocate for potential talent through the following methods:

·       Participate in local career fairs.

·       Administers the agency’s internship program.

·       Developing and implementing recruiting plans and strategies.

·       Network through industry contacts.

·       Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note to the Candidate:

 
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, 

Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.