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We are looking to add a Human Resources Generalist to our HR team based in Mesquite, TX! This is a high-impact opportunity in TxDOT’s Dallas District. This position will be responsible for delivering solutions, guiding managers and proving quality human resources consultation. The HR Generalist will have a variety of HR responsibilities with a heavy focus in employee relations and hiring efforts.

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs and coordinates advanced human resources-related work in the Dallas District. Facilitates human resources programs such as hiring activities, leave administration, benefit administration, etc. Work requires reviewing, preparing, and maintaining confidential information. Work requires contact with management, employees, retirees, health care providers; and state and federal agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties

What you'll be doing:

• Provides guidance to management on sensitives issues in areas, such as substance abuse, employee discipline, violence prevention, and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding human resources policies and procedures.
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves human resources issues. Provides solutions and recommendations to Department management.
• Provides information, answers questions, and advises employees, supervisors, managers, districts, and divisions on human resources policies and procedures via computer, phone, or in person.
• Coordinates, designs, and conducts employee forums such as new employee orientation, annual enrollment, or human resources related meetings. Drives a state vehicle to attend meetings and conduct trainings across the Dallas District.
• Participates in hiring program activities, including; but not limited to managing job openings, screening employment applications, assisting in interviewing, and facilitating the hiring process.
• Keeps abreast of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration, human resources or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 4 years human resources-related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Experience handling employee relations issues and full-cycle recruiting activities.

Certifications: Human Resources Certification- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.

Competencies

What you’ll need to succeed in this role:

• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Develop and give presentations/trainings to employees at all levels of the district.
  • Apply critical thinking skills; exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. This position is responsible for makeing decisions that support business objectives and goals.
  • Research, analyze and interpret policies and state and federal laws and regulations relating to federal and state HR related legislation, and TxDOT specific policy and procedure.
  • Prioritize and organize work assignments independently in order to meet customer expectations and deadlines.
• Base knowledge of:
  • Human resources management best practices.
  • Federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the human resources field.
  • Using computers and experience utilizing an HRIS and recruiting software. TxDOT utilizes PeopleSoft, Taleo, and Microsoft Office products, including MS Outlook and MS Teams.
  
  

Conditions of Employment
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information