TJJD - HR Specialist VI - HR Administrator - Operation HR Business Partner (MCL) - 53687

How To Apply

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053687&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx.  You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).  The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to:  HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Please Note

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.  Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

Benefits

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov.  Benefits include:  Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.  Optional add-on benefits include:  Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.  Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

General Description

Performs highly advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) strategic human resources (HR) management work in support of a secure juvenile correctional facility. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and leader within the Human Resources team, supporting the Juvenile Justice Department in Texas. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategies with operational goals, driving workforce planning and fostering a culture of excellence by prioritizing safety, accountability, and transparency. The HRBP will lead initiatives that support talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Works minimal supervision, with extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.   May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek and travel occasionally. This role supports a 24/7 operational facility, requiring flexibility to address HR needs across all shifts. May require occasional on-site presence during non-standard hours to support staff and leadership. Must handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Essential Functions

Coordinate and partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support the mission of the Juvenile Justice Department.

Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design efforts.

Serve as a change agent in driving cultural transformation and continuous improvement.

Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.

Review and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as internal policies and procedures.

Collaborate with Central Office HR Team, Operation Director, Deputy Director, Clinical and Education teams on sensitive HR issues.

Develop and lead initiatives to attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent across juvenile justice roles.

Plan, design and implement leadership development programs tailored to juvenile justice, corrections, and administrative staff.

Provide and support performance management processes and coach leaders on feedback and professional development planning.

Analyze HR metrics to identify and report trends and recommend data-driven solutions.

Oversee HR projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.

Collaborate with Central Office HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate data and reporting.

Supervise and mentor HR team members supporting the Juvenile Justice Department. Build strong relationships with department heads, and external stakeholders.

• Represent HR in cross-functional committees and strategic planning sessions.
• Performs a variety of related duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.
• Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:
• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field. Five (5) years of full-time wage-earning experience in an HR environment. Three (3) year in a leadership or business partner role. Experience working in or with juvenile justice, law enforcement, or public sector organizations strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and public sector HR practices. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and influence senior leaders. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources, business, or a closely related field.
• Experience using the Centralized Accounting/Payroll and Personnel System (CAPPS) HR, Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), PeopleSoft HR, or Taleo. 
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word). Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience in using a relational data base system.

Experience And Education Substitutions:

Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification may substitute for one year of experience.

Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.

Note:  Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of HR management.
• Knowledge of human resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification, employee relations, benefits, and workers’ compensation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing personnel activities.

• Capps Hr/Payroll.

• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in conducting interviews.
• Skill in use of a computer and human resources-related software applications.
• Skill in using various modules within CAPPS HR/Payroll or PeopleSoft HR.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to develop and analyze HR processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and travel occasionally.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to develop and analyze HR processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and travel occasionally.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability To See

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Prolonged Sitting

Repeated Bending

Identify Colors

Depth Perception

Operate Motor Equipment

Reaching Above Shoulder

Manual/Finger Dexterity

Dual Simultaneous Grasping

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing Stairs

Veterans

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Human Resources MOS Codes.
 

Sponsorship

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Additional Information

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.  If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.