HR Specialist I: Data & Compliance Operations

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking an entry-level Human Resources Specialist I to support HR actions, ensure policy compliance, and prepare essential HR documentation. The role involves data entry, records management, and assisting with systems updates.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and some HR, clerical, or customer service experience. Travel is minimal; a pre-employment drug test may be required, with opportunities for growth within the HR team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Six months full-time wage-earning HR, customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, program administration, public administration, financial operations, auditing, or technical program support experience.
• Computer operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, enters, and processes requests for human resources actions according to policies and procedures.
• Performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches; identifies discrepancies and coordinates corrections; assists in tabulating and entering time and leave records.
• Maintains files and record keeping systems including automated information systems; assists in maintenance of computer databases.
• Provides technical assistance regarding processes and operating procedures; assists in implementing solutions and new procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical

Administrative support

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer operations

Job description

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking an entry-level Human Resources Specialist I to support HR actions, ensure policy compliance, and prepare essential HR documentation. The role involves data entry, records management, and assisting with systems updates.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and some HR, clerical, or customer service experience. Travel is minimal; a pre-employment drug test may be required, with opportunities for growth within the HR team.