Hiring Specialist - TSH, TCY

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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Functional

Title:

Hiring Specialist - TSH, TCY

Job Title: Human Resources Spclst III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Workforce Ops MHH

Posting Number: 13754

Closing Date: 03/13/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20

Salary Range: $4,832.08-$5,521.16

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Terrell State Hospital

Job Location City: TERRELL

Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN

Other Locations: Terrell

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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.

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.

HR Workforce Operations Management provides hiring support to the large, direct-care divisions... (continued text unchanged)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

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.

Prepares and extends conditional and final offers for employment to selected applicants. Process 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)…