The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. This pivotal role will oversee the payroll processes for District employees and recruitment efforts to attract qualified candidates for open positions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and a thorough understanding of HR best practices.
Payroll Management Role:
- Process payroll for District employees, ensuring all transactions are accurate and compliant with relevant policies.
- Verify the completeness and accuracy of employee timesheets and leave records, addressing discrepancies efficiently.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing timely solutions.
- Prepare and submit biweekly leave reports for departmental managers.
- Assist with onboarding new hires by processing necessary payroll documentation and ensuring accurate entry of information into the Harris County financial system.
- Assist employees with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) inquiries and prepare necessary documentation as required.
Recruitment & Hiring:
- Manage the District's recruiting and hiring processes to attract and select qualified candidates for open positions.
- Post job openings across various job boards and internal platforms, ensuring maximum visibility to potential applicants.
- Screen resumes and job applications, forwarding qualified candidates to hiring managers for review and consideration.
- Conduct periodic reviews of job descriptions, updating them to reflect changes in duties and responsibilities as needed.
- Assist with background screenings and reference checks to verify candidate work history. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify necessary skills and competencies for open positions, ensuring timely and effective recruitment.
- Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation, including an overview of District and county policies, benefits, and mandatory training.
- Provide weekly updates on recruitment status and hiring metrics to the Human Resource Division Director.
- Additional Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the management of unemployment claims by preparing responses and gathering relevant information for appeal hearings.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
- Assist with department projects, as needed.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Benefits (offered only to employees in regular full-time positions):
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular full-time employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in in Human Resource Management or Business Administration from an accredited educational institution
- Two (2) years of verifiable work experience in human resources or related field
- OR:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution
- Human Resource certification
- Two (2) years of verifiable work experience in human resources or related field
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and applicant tracking systems.
- Strong understanding of payroll processing, compliance, and HR regulations.
- Proficient in using HRIS and payroll systems, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build relationships across various levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Commitment to fostering a positive candidate experience and promoting diversity within the hiring process.
- Good analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
- Bi-lingual skills English Spanish (preferred)
Demonstrate ability to:
- Work well independently and as a team, with limited supervision.
- Be a self-starter and assume ownership in completing assigned tasks.
- Work well under pressure adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy/quality standards.
- Effectively prioritize, identify, and solve problems.
- Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
- Solve mathematical problems that may be required in normal work situations.
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer