Human Resources Specialist

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States Harris County Full time

**Position Description**:

- The Human Resources Specialist represents the Harris County Clerk's Office in various capacities by communicating information, compiling data, processing requests and maintaining employee records. Provides the administrative support required to fulfill the Human Resource needs of the Harris County Clerk's Office and its deputies. Interacts and assists employees at all levels from entry to Senior management.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Prepares, processes and maintains employment records for all employees as warranted.
- Assists and processes Family Medical Leave Act requests, employee benefit selections, Texas Workforce Commission claims, Worker's Compensation claims and employment verifications.
- Assists in the daily workflow of the County Clerk's Office Human Resources Elections Department by handling requests that are received via telephone calls and in-person visits. This includes but is not limited to: badge, key, alarm code, and Metro card requests; direct deposit, address, beneficiary and insurance changes.
- Provides assistance with election payroll inquiries, election day assignments and payroll processing during election cycles.
- Coordinates details in preparation for the Service Awards Ceremony for the organization.
- Assists the office in coordinating and/or scheduling trainings and seminars offered by Human Resources and Risk Management.
- Provides and prepares requested or required data and/or correspondence in an effort to meet the goals and objectives of the department and/or organization.

**Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**Requirements**:
**Education and Experience**:

- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.- One (1) year of Human Resources or payroll work experience.**OR**- Thirty (30) hours of college credit in Human Resources, payroll, a related field of study.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Possess basic skills with the use of office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
- Ability to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.
- Must be able to work without direct supervision.
- Must possess good analytical, prioritization and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
- Ability to interpret the laws, policies, and procedures that govern Human Resource matters.
- Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate or assist with office projects (Elections).

**Preferences**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study (preferred)

**General Information**:
**Position Type and Typical Hours of Work**:
- Regular Full-time-
- Monday Friday | 8:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M.-
- Overtime mandatory during Election cycles.**Salary**:
- Depends on Qualifications-
- Based on 26 pay periods**Location**:
- Administration Building, 1001 Preston St., Houston, Texas 77002-
- This position does not include paid parking; a subsidized Harris County Metro card is available after employees receive their first paycheck.**Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.**

**BENEFITS**
- Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
- The following list of benefits is offered _**_only_**_ to employees in _**_regular_**_ _**_(full-time)_**_ positions:_
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:_
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

**For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website**:



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