HR Operations Lead

Job Title:

HR Operations Lead

Agency:
Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)

Department:
Human Resources Section

Proposed Minimum Salary: $9,646.88 monthly

Job Location:

Austin, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity. The Human Resources Operations Lead (HR Ops Lead) performs advanced and skilled HR duties, managing daily operations under the TDEM HR Division. This position produces, develops, coordinates, delivers, and manages HR content essential to HR operations and serves as a subject matter expert on assigned HR functions. The HR Ops Lead advises management and staff on specialized areas, rules, policies, regulations, and standard administrative procedures related to human resources management, conducts audits to ensure compliance, and establishes goals and objectives, developing guidelines, procedures, and policies.

The role works with minimal supervision, using initiative and independent judgment.

• Performs independent and advanced senior level office work directly related to the HR business needs of the agency.
• Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) or designee to manage business needs and further operations.
• Develops, coordinates, delivers and manages assigned HR operations to ensure effective and efficient administration on talent management, benefits and leave programs, and HR objectives.
• Oversees and implements the agency’s HR business goals and objectives, coordinating with HR Leadership.
• Manages and monitors assigned business processes in accordance with regulatory requirements, best practices, and agency needs.
• Reviews, provides consultation and advises on hiring, Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) classifications, pay, job descriptions and interview questions for the agency as a subject matter expert (SME).
• Collaborates with leadership groups to identify and address agency needs such as succession planning, recruiting efforts, and retention strategies.
• Provides expert guidance and oversight to divisions and management regarding HR practices, TDEM processes and procedures, compliance, laws, and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with state, TAMUS and federal laws and regulations.
• Researches and analyzes data trends on hiring for required reporting.
• Completes human resources-related surveys and questionnaires.
• Represents TDEM for HR assigned work groups under TAMUS.
• Participates, trains and presents on behalf of TDEM HR in learning and development opportunities.
• Develops schedules, priorities, and standards in executing initiatives to ensure efficiency and deliverables.
• Serves as a lead in assigned projects and assignments.
• Independently drafts complex HR correspondence on employment practices.
• May serve as a back‑up on management and leadership functions within the HR division.
• May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others and assist in or independently evaluate and assess subordinate performance.
• May assist with Benefits Programs and HR Initiatives.
• May attend career fairs and recruiting events on behalf of TDEM.
• Maintains confidentiality of HR documents, personnel matters and discussions.
• Ensures protected health information (PHI) is handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains a regular course of attendance during authorized work schedule and works extended hours when needed.
• Possesses ability to travel up to 10%.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of applicable education and experience.
• Experience – Seven (7) years of work experience in progressive human resources management or applicable functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
• Experience working for a state agency or institution of higher education.
• HR related experience, HR college coursework or an HR certification.
• Additional work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis; thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.
• Completed advanced degree may also be substituted in lieu of work experience.