Classification & Compensation Specialist II - HRD - Austin, TX

Taleo; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums 100% for Full-Time

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Classification & Compensation Specialist II to provide HR classification and compensation support within the HR Programs Section, located at Stassney Campus in Austin, TX.

The role emphasizes accurate job descriptions, data maintenance, and collaboration with analysts to support district and division initiatives. A high school diploma and 2 years HR support experience are required, with a valid driver’s license for state vehicle use.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent in General Education.
• 2 years of experience in human resources support work.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Enter personnel actions related to HR reviews and classifications.
• Maintain HR Programs documents and SharePoint assets.
• Assist analysts with position updates for career ladder promotions.
• Update organizational charts as needed.
• Publish HRD job listings biweekly or more often as directed.
• Maintain and update HR Programs materials quarterly; test hyperlinks.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Interpersonal relationships

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Job Description - Classification & Compensation Specialist II - HRD - Austin, TX (2602511)

Job Description

Classification & Compensation Specialist II - HRD - Austin, TX - ( 2602511 )

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

Minimum Salary

55,000.00

Maximum Salary

60,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

No Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility : Onsite

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)

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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
  
• 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
  
• 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
  

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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.