Place of Business:
Austin Board of Realtors

Position Description:
This position oversees the strategic direction, planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation of the human resources function at ABoR. The Director is responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent development, employee engagement, onboarding, orientation, legal compliance and recordkeeping, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Directs the development and administration of company-wide human resources policies and practices in accordance with ABOR objectives and state and federal legal requirements.
• Manage benefits, compensation, and payroll coordination in collaboration with Finance and external vendors.
• Design and manage employee engagement surveys and action plans.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee performance management processes including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback.
• Lead the recruitment and hiring strategy to attract top talent.
• Design and manage onboarding and orientation programs to ensure successful integration of new hires.
• Identify needs of employee base and implement programs and initiatives that support a healthy organization culture.
• Ensures all virtual in-person, and hybrid curriculum, required all-hands meetings, training and staff development days are coordinated, organized, and executed, including logistics of hosting, room reservations, IT needs, staff registration, set up and break down.
• Coordinate, schedule, and provide support for ABoR leaders when engaging in the hiring process, discipline process, and performance evaluation process.
• Provide customer support to internal stakeholders via all communication channels.
• Advises and assists senior management on human resources management issues.
• Keep up with all industry changes and trends.
• Oversees employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee counseling, interpretation of policies, new employee onboarding and orientation, and employee recognition programs.
• Reviews and analyzes wage and salary reports and data to establish competitive compensation plans.
• Lead and oversee management of sensitive staff issues.
• Manage fast-paced environments and industry changes with ease and proactively disseminate information to employees as needed.
• Administer all transactions and processes in the HRIS system.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations and fiduciary obligations.
• Special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a small to mid-sized company (25–100 employees) preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paycor preferred).
• Experience in benefit and retirement plan administration.
• Experience in employee relations and talent management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR systems, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment, from home and in-person.
• Ability to appropriately handle normal stress and interaction with others.
• Ability to demonstrate each of the ABoR Core Competencies.

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Place of Business:
The Texas Tribune

Position Description:
The Texas Tribune is hiring a People Operations Specialist to ensure our employees feel supported, safe and equipped to do their best work.

The Tribune is an established nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in digital-first journalism, devoted to informing and engaging Texans through in-depth investigations and explanatory guides, as well as with rigorous enterprise, breaking news and beat reporting informed by data.

The People Operations Specialist will support a staff of 100 at our globally celebrated, award-winning news organization. While our headquarters is steps away from the Texas Capitol in downtown Austin, we also have employees who live and work in Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Lufkin, McAllen, Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, and Washington, D.C.

You’ll handle the day-to-day operations that keep our workplace running — including onboarding new employees, making sure the office stays organized, and seeing that our Austin-based and remote people have what they need.

You’ll manage HR processes, coordinate benefits, and help keep our internal systems in shape. You’ll also take the lead on office and tech operations, ensuring our Austin headquarters is a welcoming, secure, and efficient space and that our local newsrooms have the support they need to be successful and run efficiently.

We’re looking for someone who’s organized, proactive and people-focused. The best candidates will have a solid track record of solving problems, keeping things running smoothly and helping colleagues succeed. Experience in a nonprofit setting is a plus, but not required.

The People Operations Specialist reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Salary will depend on experience; the minimum is $65,000.

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Supports every stage of the employee lifecycle, including but not limited to: recruiting logistics, onboarding, offboarding and employee records.
• Administers benefits and helps staff navigate HR questions.
• Prepares and maintains confidential personnel, compensation, and disciplinary files.
• Provides administrative and analytical support to HR leadership during policy development.
• Maintains HR systems and helps with compliance and reporting.
• Manages subscriptions, such as for software-as-a-services like 1Password, Google Suite, Airtable, and other subscription services.
• Manages office operations, including but not limited to: office access and credentialing, vendor relationships, lease oversight, workspace setup and supplies.
• Oversees safety and security procedures for our Austin and remote offices and maintains emergency preparedness plans.
• Coordinates staff access to digital systems and tracks technology assets, such as laptops and other equipment.
• Acts as the first point of contact for technical support and managing the external tech support team.
• Works with our third-party IT vendor to ensure every new hire has the right tools and access and existing staff members get the help they need when they need it.
• Helps plan staff events, trainings and internal communications that strengthen our culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two to four years of experience in HR, people operations, or a related role
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines with a commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities — you excel at helping others.
• Digital fluency and experience using and administering technology systems and troubleshooting basic tech issues
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, HR systems and other remote collaboration tools
• Collaborative and flexible work style; adaptable to change
• A strong interest in the mission of The Texas Tribune

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)

Salary: $65,000

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Place of Business:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Position Description:
This position is one of two staff relations specialists who works with the State Parks Staff Services and Administration Program to help maintain welcoming and productive work environments in park operations and headquarters programs. Acts as a consultant on performance and conduct issues, provides guidance to employees, supervisors, and division leadership. Conducts administrative inquiries and takes appropriate action to address findings.

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
Performance and conduct management; develops training and resources; prepares reports and disseminates information to leadership; works collaboratively within and across divisions,; maintains confidentiality, travels to various locations across Texas to deliver training, conduct facilitated discussions, and to conduct administrative inquiries.

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources, or closely related field.

Acceptable Substitutions: One additional year of combined experience in human resource employee relations, including experience in interpreting policies, advising managers and employees regarding policies, job performance, employee conduct and disciplinary matters, conflict management, conducting employment law related complaint investigations, producing written findings and investigative reports, and managing special projects may substitute for one year of the required college education, with a maximum substitution of four years of education.

Experience: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a Human Resources or closely related field.
• Experience:
• Experience mediating workplace disputes;
• Experience in designing and delivering training;
• Experience working in Texas State or Local Sector Government.

Licensure:
Current HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, OR SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.

Salary: $6,119.98 per month

Place of Business:
Perdernales Electric Cooperative

Position Description:
This position is responsible for developing, administering, implementing new and revised compensation and benefits programs, policies and procedures in order to be responsive to the Cooperative’s strategic goals and competitive practices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, plan and implement corporate compensation and benefits programs, policies and procedures
• Administer employee benefits plans, policies and programs, i.e., retirement health, dental vision, term life insurance, short and long term disability programs, accidental death and voluntary worksite
• Oversee the administration of company leave programs and ensure compliance with various federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern benefits, compensation and insurance
• Benchmark existing company benefits to ensure competitiveness of the Cooperative’s offerings
• Review programs and analyze results of area and industry surveys and recommend modifications to ensure achievement of competitive market position and organizational strategic goals
• Provide advice to the management team on pay decisions, policies and guidelines
• Interpret and evaluate jobs to include the design of creative solutions for specific compensation related issues
• Provide instruction and direction to service providers to effect changes in benefit programs and ensure prompt and accurate compliance
• Ensure that the Cooperative is in compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
• Prepare and file required reports and applications with federal, state and regulatory agencies
• Manage the Health and Wellness Program to ensure cohesiveness of activities, maximized participation, engaged participants, effective communication and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Oversee the preparation of benefit documentation, i.e., original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies
• Resolve customer complaints and answer customers' questions regarding department management policies and procedures
• Communicate changes in company policies and procedures and ensure Cooperative wide compliance
• Serve on committees and participate in special projects
• Supervise the work of office, administrative or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems
• Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
• Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
• Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
• Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided
• Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
• Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates
• Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
• Develop and review operating procedures
• Develop and manage department budget
• Establish work priorities and activities
• Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action
• Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports
• Meet with Board of Directors committees
• Coordinate activities with other departments
• Prepare and present status of department programs to Board of Directors committees and the Board of Directors
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
• Five years of related Human Resources 
• Two years of supervisory experience
• CEBS, CCP, PHR or other Human Resources certification preferred
• Valid Driver’s License