Classification & Compensation Specialist II - HRD - Austin, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Division seeks a collaborative HR Specialist II to provide classification and compensation support within the HR Programs Section at Stassney Campus. You will assist in preparing and maintaining job descriptions and updating the department’s positions in PeopleSoft HCM.

This role requires two years of HR-support experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum 2 years of human resources support experience; experience may be full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to drive a state vehicle.
• Preferred Oracle PeopleSoft HCM experience, including Position Management and HR Core modules.

Responsibilities

• Enter personnel actions related to reviews by the classification and compensation team.
• Maintain documents on the HR Programs SharePoint site.
• Assist analysts with position updates for career ladder promotions and other reviews.
• Update organizational charts as needed.
• Create and coordinate publishing of HRD job listings biweekly or more often as directed.
• Maintain and update HR Programs materials; monitor intranet content and publish updates as required.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining job descriptions.
• Retrieve and maintain information from multiple database systems.
• Monitor the group mailbox and handle inquiries; update or inactivate positions as needed.
• Coordinate gathering, publishing, and storage of district and division organizational charts.

Skills

HR Admin

MS Office

Communication

Data entry

PeopleSoft HCM

SharePoint

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

SharePoint

Job description

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Performs human resources work in the HR Programs Section of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Division. Work involves assisting in preparing and maintaining job descriptions and the department’s positions in PeopleSoft’s Human Capital Management (HCM) Module. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Enters personnel actions related to reviews conducted by the classification and compensation team.
• Maintains documents on the HR Programs SharePoint site.
• Assists analysts with position updates for career ladder promotions and other reviews.
• Updates organizational charts as needed.
• Creates and coordinates the publishing of the HRD job listing bimonthly or more frequently as directed.
• Maintains and updates HR Programs Section job aids, presentations, and other educational and informational materials on a quarterly basis or in coordination with policy, procedure, or system changes; monitors Internet/intranet content to include hyperlink testing and coordinates the publication of updates as required.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining job descriptions.
• Retrieves and maintains information and data from a variety of database systems.
• Monitors the group electronic mailbox to include responding to or forwarding questions, and creating, updating, or inactivating the department’s positions.
• Coordinates the gathering, publishing, and storing of district and division organizational charts.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Mandatory: High School Grad or Equivalent in General Education.
• College education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in human resources support work.
• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer Oracle PeopleSoft HCM end user experience to include Position Management and HR Core modules.

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of:
• Human resources administrative practices and procedures
• Human resources management policies and practices
• Federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the human resources field
• Proficient skill in:
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Meeting deadlines
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments and meeting deadlines
• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Other Attributes:
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Position Information

The Human Resources Division's Classification & Compensation team seeks a collaborative, self-motivated critical thinker to provide classification and compensation support within the HR Programs Section.

Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Benefits And Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 25, 2026, 4:09:15 PM

State Job Title/s

HR Specialist II

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.