Comptroller - Talent Acquisition / Human Resources Specialist III

Comptroller Of Public Accounts - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

About the position

The Comptroller's Office is seeking a dedicated and skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources Division. This role is pivotal in supporting the agency's strategic direction by assisting management in meeting staffing needs and managing personnel effectively. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with a strong emphasis on staffing, recruitment, classification, and training. The position requires ensuring compliance with state and federal laws related to employee hiring and classification, as well as adherence to human resources policies and procedures. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service assistance to applicants and employees on a variety of human resources business matters, contributing to the overall mission of the Comptroller's Office to serve the citizens of Texas. In this role, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for planning, developing, revising, and implementing human resources policies and procedures. The candidate must possess the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment characterized by ever-changing circumstances. The Comptroller's Office values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, and we take pride in our work serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and more. Our agency workforce reflects the diversity of the people we serve, and we are committed to public service and personal development opportunities for our employees. We encourage applicants to apply promptly, as this job posting may close without notice if a suitable candidate is found.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative services for assigned divisions in drafting and reviewing job specifications according to the State Auditor's position classification guidelines.
• Partner with hiring managers and division staff to determine appropriate classification, FLSA and EEO, salary administration, screening criteria, and interview questions.
• Screen incoming applications to determine minimum qualifications designation according to Agency and Division procedures.
• Provide updates to hiring divisions regarding incoming application statistics.
• Review selection/hiring packets for compliance with hiring policies and procedures, as well as basic employment law compliance.
• Provide technical customer assistance as needed and/or requested.
• Assist in training newly hired supervisors, managers, and/or HR employees in understanding and using CAPPS Recruit.
• Extend and/or negotiate job offers and obtain appropriate business justification in writing for all hiring issues and/or concerns.
• Advise agency supervisors and managers in Human Resources planning issues at the division level.
• Review, analyze, and approve personnel action requests to ensure consistency within existing organizational patterns and compliance with agency policy and procedures, federal law, and state statutes.
• Conduct internal classification reviews and research regarding the local labor market in relation to salary administration.
• Keep abreast of current trends in hiring, retention, and changes to state and federal HR-related laws.
• Conduct one-on-one CAPPS Recruit training to the assigned divisions when requested and assist in human resources training initiatives.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in Human Resources Talent Acquisition.
• Two (2) years of experience in screening, recruiting, and sourcing.
• Two (2) years of experience in compensation analysis.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, or Public Administration is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with recruiting software such as Taleo and/or state of Texas CAPPS Recruit.
• Experience conducting human resources training.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedule
• Personal development opportunities through workshops and training
• Paid holidays
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Professional development programs.