TDCJ - Human Resources Specialist I - Human Resour

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

Job Duties: Reviews, enters, and processes requests for human resources actions; ensures compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and prepares, reviews, and processes correspondence, reports, forms, and other related documentation. Performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches; identifies discrepancies and coordinates corrections; assists in tabulating, posting, and entering time and leave records; maintains files and record keeping systems to include automated information systems; and assists in the maintenance of computer databases. Provides technical assistance regarding processes and operating procedures; assists in implementing solutions to problems and new procedures; and assists in the execution of policies and procedures.

You'd be a GOOD fit if: Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. Six months full-time, wage-earning human resources, customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, program administration, public administration, financial operations, auditing, or technical program support experience. Computer operations experience preferred.

You'd be a GREAT fit if: Have one year of experience in human resources, customer service, clerical, secretarial, or administrative support. Motivated and want to work in a positive, team structured, environment.

Human Resources Specialist I Additional Information: Travel None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips. Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Longevity.

Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information: Martha Aldape (Hiring Manager or Human Resources) 361-362-6389 936-437-4106 [e-mail] [e-mail]

Important Note to the Candidate: Military Preference. To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Military Occupation Specialty Codes https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position.

Eligibility: An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement: The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.