https://gov.texas.gov/employment/post/2023-73

Benefits & Leave Coordinator – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for an experienced Benefits & Leave Coordinator (Human Resources Specialist III-IV) to work in the Human Resources Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Do

This is a job that performs human resources management work involving employee benefits, leave administration, and policy and procedures.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $4,583.34 – $5,416.67 a month ($55,000.08 – $65,000.04 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You Need to Get Hired

• Three (3) to four (4) years of experience in human resources administration or a related staff services function (i.e., benefits administration, leave accounting, employee relations, and policies and procedures).
• Experience working with employee benefits and leave administration.
• Experience administering Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Sick/Family Leave Pool and Sick/Family Leave Donations programs.
• Proven ability to provide advice and counsel to employees and management on issues, rules, and policies related to benefits, timekeeping, and other human resources management programs.
• Proven ability to handle complex issues and develops solutions by following procedures and applying policy.

Other Things We’ll be Looking For            

• Experience in planning, developing, revising, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and forms.
• Experience working with Centralized Accounting and Personnel/Payroll System (CAPPS) and Employee Retirement System (ERS) Online.
• Experience with planning, designing, and conducting human resources training.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for an experienced professional who likes to perform human resource management in the areas of benefits and leave. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application through WorkinTexas.com. Applications are reviewed daily.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification may substitute for two (2) years of experience; or

A Human Resources Certificate from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.