HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a professional in Human Resources to coordinate Organization Management activities within HPD, ensuring data accuracy in SAP and related systems.

You will respond to inquiries, administer SAP position numbers, and support reports, analyses, and data requests related to promotions and transfers. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required, with one year of experience; municipal experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or related field.
• One year of related professional HR experience required.
• Prior municipal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR activities in Organization Management Unit ensuring data integrity (reports, cost centers, position numbers).
• Respond to inquiries from department leaders, employees and City departments.
• Administer SAP position numbers, reclassification and delimitation requests.
• Prepare reports, projects and surveys; assist in promotions and transfers data requests.
• Assist in the City’s evaluation process and benefits communications.

Skills

SAP user

Organization Management

Excel advanced

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin / related field

Tools

SAP

HRIS databases

Job description

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Department/Division: Human Resources/People & Client, Public Safety-HPD

Reporting Location: 1200 Travis Street

Workdays & Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates human resources activities in Organization Management Unit of Houston Police Department (HPD), in order to ensure accuracy and integrity of the Department’s data – reporting relationships, cost center allocations, position number management, and related data in SAP and other relevant databases.
• Performs professional work in a specialized human resources area, Organization Management.
• Responds to various inquiries from the Department and Divisional leaders, employees and City departments.
• Interprets city-wide human resources policies and procedures.
• Conducts research and analyses to obtain information and prepare reports, projects and surveys.
• Reviews requests from key Divisions to comply with data requests related to promotions and transfers.
• Administers SAP position numbers, Reclassification and Delimitation requests.
• Responds to survey requests from other organizations.
• Participates in special projects and ad hoc requests as required.
• Assists managers and employees on the City’s evaluation process.
• Assists in administering the Department’s Service Award distribution program.
• Comfortable operating in a high volume transactions environment, managing large amounts of data including salaries, dates, lateral transfers, classification and location changes, etc.
• Coordinates testing procedures for specific job classifications.
• Reviews deferred compensation emergency withdrawal requests.
• Prepares and updates various documents to communicate benefits information.
• Conducts benefits seminars and orientations.
• Serves as liaison to external groups (i.e. HMOs, PPOs, etc.).
• Provides administrative support regarding grievances, arbitrations and Civil Service Commission appeals.

• Detail-oriented
• SAP user experience
• Human Resources Database management
• Intermediate or advanced Excel Experience
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Prior municipal experience preferred
• Works collaboratively on a team
• Continuous Improvement experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort. The position is performed in an essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of related professional experience in human resources are required. Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification

PAY GRADE: 17

EOE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.