Are you a dynamic and collaborative leader with a passion for motivating teams and solving complex challenges? We're seeking an exceptional individual to join our Administrative Division as a Purchasing and HR Specialist Team Lead.

As the Purchasing and HR Specialist Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in supporting eight County Clerk divisions across four campuses. You'll lead a growing team, overseeing their responsibilities and assisting with complex issues and troubleshooting. Your expertise will also be crucial in navigating complex processes related to the SAP purchasing, budget, and travel systems. In addition, you will coordinate and monitor the onboarding process for new hires in NEOGOV, as well as the creation and maintenance of personnel records. If you're a proactive, results-driven leader who is passionate about process improvement and teamwork, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the success of our Administrative Division and County Clerk operations. Join us, and let's make a difference together!

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a job classification within the Human Resources job family. This is an entry level Human Resources generalist position. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Consults with employees and management on employee relations matters. Conducts documentation review and recommends to management mutually acceptable solutions by taking corrective actions and/or through facilitation and/or mediation to support disciplinary actions, demotions, suspensions, progressive disciplines, termination process, performance evaluation process, and appeal process. Participates in or leads the process of resolving conflicts, complaints, and problems.
• Investigates employee complaints, grievances, confrontations, performance improvement or disagreements in a constructive manner. Writes reports and investigative documentation to support findings, makes determinations on policy violations and recommendations for course of action.
• Assists with the development and/or customization of training programs for employees. Develops lesson plans and delivers those programs. Assists in the development of curriculum and coordinates training.
• Evaluates and assesses organizational training and employee development needs. Recommends training and program enhancements to ensure appropriate skills are developed. Plans training program schedules. Serves as liaison with departments, management staff, and training consultants. Assists in the evaluation and selection of training consultants.
• Conducts Human Resources research and sources for background and supporting information. Prepares written analysis of such research.
• Confers with management in the development or modification of Human Resources policies, procedures, rules, and practices of specific Human Resources programs and services. Recommends changes and improvements, and ensures compliance with Federal, State and Local employment regulations and County objectives.
• Reviews performance evaluations and explains the process and appeals process.
• Attends grievance panel deliberations, and advises panel on policy.
• Advises managers, supervisors, and employees on human resource policies and procedures and State and Federal laws and regulations such as Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Administers Human Resources programs, services and events such as Tuition Refund, Employee Recognition, Leadership Training, Exit Interviews to determine reasons why employees leave Travis County and monitor compliance with employment law requirements such as FMLA, Workers Compensation, and ADA.
• Responds to unemployment claims and appeal hearings to contest benefits requested by former employees.
• Assists in the response to charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissioner/Texas Commission on Human Rights.
• Responds to open records requests and subpoenas.
• Develops and delivers training for departments and make presentations.
• Conducts new employee orientation from a policy perspective, summarizing the structure of Travis County, retirement, at-will status, and other benefits not related to group benefits.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from employees and the public about employment opportunities.
• Assists with the coordination of recruitment activities and acts as a recruiter for the department. Researches and identifies trends for appropriate advertising sources. Designs, prepares and places job vacancy advertisements in targeted professional journals, newspapers, internet employment sites and other related sources.
• Assists with the maintenance of the electronic mail box for receipt of applications. Processes the applications. Screens and evaluates applications for acceptability.
• Supports the Employee Relations function as a member of the case review team.
• Makes presentations to employees on Human Resources-related topics.
• Consults with managers, supervisors and employees regarding human resource policies and procedures.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, conducts review studies and research on a variety of Human Resources issues.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND one (1) year of directly related demonstrated experience as to assigned Human Resources position; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: None required. Preferred:

• Proven leadership skills with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A keen eye for detail and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Experience in administrative roles, particularly in HR and purchasing functions.
• Familiarity with SAP and NEOGOV systems is a plus.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP); OR, Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); OR, Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR).
• Specialized coursework in the area of Human Resources.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

• Federal, State and Local regulations, codes and laws: Employment laws and Affirmative Action, Title VII of Civil Rights Act, Equal Pay Act, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEOC, I-9, Texas Workforce Commission Rules, Regulations and Statutes, Open Records Act, and Texas Governor's Committee on Disabilities.
• Principles and practices of Human Resources management.
• County policies, procedures and terminology.
• Compiling data and generating reports.
• Recent Human Resources developments and current literature.
• Office management.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

• Applying Human Resources methods.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Customer service delivery.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Interpret policies, procedures, and Federal, State and Local applicable laws.
• Develop and make effective presentations.
• Convey complex ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. This is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Matching of two hundred twenty-five (225%) and a seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.