OIEC - Temporary Human Resources Liaison (HR Specialist I) - Austin

• Status: Internal/External-OIEC employees and the general public
• Job Posting #: 00052892
• Location: Austin
• Travel required:  5%
• FLSA Status: HR Specialist I – Non-Exempt

Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference?  Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) is hiring! Apply now if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public service.

You’ll love the Benefits of Working at OIEC:

• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year
• 20+ holidays every year

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Free Parking

• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%)

OIEC is the state agency that helps injured employees with their Texas workers’ compensation claims. The agency assists, educates, and advocates on their behalf.  OIEC provides services in 20 offices across the state.  Agency services include advocacy, customer service, and dispute assistance through OIEC’s Ombudsman Program.

Human Resources Liaison (HR Specialist I) – Austin - Temporary

The temporary Human Resources (HR) Liaison performs entry-level human resources management work. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performing routine work following standard procedures and may assist other staff in performing work of greater complexity. Works for the Legal and Staff Services Manager.

This is a temporary position that lasts up to six months from the date of hire.

This Position:

• Assists in the talent acquisition process: recruit, screen, and interview applicants; evaluate their qualifications; and refer qualified applicants to the appropriate hiring manager; and/or make hiring recommendations
• Enters, updates, and retrieves information from various automated human resources systems
• Maintains the filing for all personnel-related forms; and develops and maintains filing systems
• Performs other duties as assigned

This Position Requires:

• graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• one year, full-time Human Resources experienceRelevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences For This Position Include:

• Two years’ State of Texas human resources experience
• Centralized Accounting & Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) or PeopleSoft experience

• Government Work Experience

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Attention To Detail

• handling and solving problems
• records maintenance principles and practices
• use of correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Maintain Confidentiality

• remain impartial in the office
• multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
• manage competing priorities while utilizing available resources for maximum output
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and the public

Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order GA-48, candidates having any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4 may be subject to a heightened security background check depending on other factors.

How To Apply

Before you apply, please click, or copy and paste the following link into your browser for more information about working for the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC): OIEC LINK

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Submitted through Work in Texas

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, please go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile. Click on the following link: CAPPS TALEO Career Section

Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

Equal employment opportunity: OIEC does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be directed to OIECHR@oiec.texas.gov.

Please note: Unless specifically and expressly stated otherwise, regular attendance is an essential function of every OIEC job.

Employment Preferences

Former Foster Youth Preference

An individual who was under the permanent managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services on the day preceding the individual’s 18th birthday is entitled to a preference in employment with a state agency over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification. Tex. Gov’t Code, Section 672.002.

Military Employment Preference

Senate Bill 1376, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, Section 657.002 requires State agencies to give military employment preference in employment and retention.  Please see more details on our job page.

In order to receive a military employment preference for any position, the following documents are required to be submitted with your application, as applicable:

• Veteran: DD Form 214
• Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried: Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation
• Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty: Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation
• Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty: Marriage Certificate and copy of spouse's active-duty military orders
• Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household: Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD Form 214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating

Documentation must be attached before military preference can be granted, and all personal and/or sensitive information (i.e. Social Security Number, DOB) must be redacted from any attached documents.

For help translating your military work experience, including training courses on civilian job terminology, skill sets, and qualifications or requirements, click or copy this URL into your browser: www.texasskillstowork.com

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but are not limited to the following:

42A, 42B, PS, 641X, PERS, 0111, 3F0X1

Click the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information: MOS and Military Crosswalk