• Job #: 2027-11
• TWC Job #: 17088480
• Opening Date: 10/27/2026
• Travel Required: N/A
• Monthly Salary: $4,583.34 – $4,708.34
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B16
• Class: 1729
• Status: Open

Human Resources Specialist – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Human Resources Specialist (Human Resources Specialist I) 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 Earn

The salary is $4,583.34 – $4,708.34  a month ($55,000.08 – $56,500.08 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’ll Do

This position performs entry-level human resources administrative and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting in the administration of human resources management programs (recruitment and selection, compensation, classification, employee relations and engagement, and benefits).

• Performs administrative, office and/or clerical support duties as assigned within the HR Division.
• Answers basic human resources questions and resolves routine issues. Prepares routine human resources correspondence and reports.
• Processes job posting requests and posts job vacancies on Work in Texas, the OOG’s website, and external job boards.
• Processes forms for new hires, including I-9 forms and E-Verify.
• Responds to inquiries from the HR Mail Drop email in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Downloads applications from Work in Texas daily. Conducts a daily review of job postings on Work in Texas to ensure active postings are open and available to the public.

• Assists in performing agency switchboard duties – greets visitors, answers general questions, and directs callers to proper staff, logs in visitors and monitors entry doors. Maintains a professional demeanor even in difficult situations.
• Independently and correctly prioritizes calls and emerging issues to determine when prompt, higher-level OOG follow-up action may be required. Demonstrates sustained knowledge of OOG issues and press releases and matters of public interest.
• Ensures State, Federal, and OSHA required labor law posters and notices are up-to-date and properly posted in the workplace.
• Assists with screening and evaluating employment applicant qualifications.
• Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures for the division.
• Serves as the Additional Duty Safety Officer (ADSO) for the division.
• Serves as the Public Information Request (PIR) Coordinator for HR, Information Services, and Support Services. Maintains compliance with strict PIR timelines. Distributes PIR notices, collects data, and replies in timely fashion.
• Serves as the Purchase Requisition Coordinator for the division.
• Serves as Travel Liaison for the division. Coordinates and processes travel related forms and documents.
• Serves as the backup Records Management Coordinator for the division. Maintains human resources automated systems, files, and records.
• Handles sensitive and confidential situations accordingly.
• May assist with special projects as needed.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Two (2) years of administrative experience or providing technical or program support, including office, purchasing and customer service.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;
• One (1) year or more of direct HR experience;
• Prior experience in state government; and
• Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

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

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.