Hiring Specialist - Corpus Christi SSLC
Listed on 2026-08-22
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HR/Recruitment
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist / Talent Management
Date:
Aug 14, 2026
Location:
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
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Title:
Hiring Specialist
- Corpus Christi SSLC
Job Title:
Human Resources Spclst IIIAgency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department:
Workforce Ops SSLCPosting Number: 20111
Closing Date: 08/28/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Office and Administrative Support Salary Range: $4,832.08 - $5,521.16
Pay Frequency:
Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Shift: Day Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework Travel:
Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt Facility
Location:
Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: CORPUS CHRISTI Job Location Address: 902 AIRPORT RDOther Locations:
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Job Description
HR Workforce Operations Management provides hiring support to the large, direct-care divisions of HHSC:
Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs) and State Hospitals, AES Eligibility Operations and parts of the Regulatory Services Division. Hiring specialists support managers in the screening, selection, and onboarding of new employees, and coordination of new employee orientation activities. In addition, these team members coordinate and process due diligence checks, such as background checks and pre-employment testing.
This area also administers the Random Drug Testing program for the SSLCs. Under the general direction of the Workforce Operations Manager, the Hiring Specialist performs complex (journey-level) human resource management work facilitating the hiring process for a State Hospital or SSLC. Provides hiring support to State Hospital and SSLC managers in the posting, screening, selection and filling of vacant positions.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with State Hospital or SSLC staff, Health and Human Services Human Resources staff (HHS HR), and the HHS Employee Service Center staff. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
- EJF #1:
Posts job requisitions using standard posting language for both benchmarked and non-benchmarked positions for all facility vacancies and state-office positions housed responds with Service Center staffing specialists to finalize postings. (20%) - EJF #2:
Assists applicants with application process in-person or via telephone and email. Provides on-site support at local hiring events. Liaises with facility recruitment and retention specialists on candidate outreach efforts. (10%) - EJF #3:
Screens applications for initial screening criteria and licensure, registration and/or certification requirements; interviews applicants and/or coordinates with other staff to interview applicants; and conducts reference checks as requested. (15%) - EJF #4:
Prepares and extends conditional and final offers for employment to selected applicants. Processes pre-employment due diligence checks and tests for new employees to include: name-based criminal history checks (as applicable); on-site FBI-based fingerprint checks; and Client Abuse and Neglect Reporting System (CANRS) and Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR)/Nurse Aid Registry (NAR) checks. Processes due diligence checks and tests for all contractors and volunteers as requested.
Notifies employees assigned to complete random drug tests (SSLCs only). (20%) - EJF #5:
Processes and submits selection packets, selection summaries and offers in the Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel System (CAPPS) Hiring Center. Corresponds and collaborates with Service Center staffing specialists on resolving questions and/or issues with selection summaries and offers. (15%) - EJF #6:
Oversees completion of new hire onboarding to include reviewing I-9 documentation, ensuring completion of required new hire forms, entering new employee data in CAPPS and E-Verify, and coordinating/leading HR-related aspects of the local new employee orientation (NEO) activities, entering shift differential and maximum-security pay (MSP) percentages. (10%) - EJF #7:
Compiles and maintains data for various reports and produces reports from other systems; and composes and produces correspondence and other documents. (5%) - EJF #8:
Performs other duties as assigned include but are not…
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