Senior HR Classification & Compensation Specialist

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Dental & vision

FSAs

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Austin, TX, seeks a Human Resources Specialist VI to serve as a senior HR expert in classification, compensation, and workforce analytics. The role emphasizes policy interpretation, audit readiness, and strategic guidance to agency leadership with limited supervision.

Responsibilities include job analysis, salary administration, workforce planning, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' HR experience
• Preferred: four-year college degree in HR or related field
• Experience with CAPPS and PeopleSoft HRM
• Knowledge of DFPS programs

Responsibilities

• Conduct job analysis to determine classifications
• Review structures and postings for classification alignment
• Develop and revise job descriptions and postings
• Provide salary administration guidance
• Support workforce planning and reporting
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

HR analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

High school diploma

Tools

HR software

Job description

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Austin, TX, seeks a Human Resources Specialist VI to serve as a senior HR expert in classification, compensation, and workforce analytics. The role emphasizes policy interpretation, audit readiness, and strategic guidance to agency leadership with limited supervision.

Responsibilities include job analysis, salary administration, workforce planning, and compliance.