Human Resources Specialist I

Human Resources Specialist I

Salary

$59,550.40 - $73,840.00 Annually

Location

700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-10908

Department

Technology and Operations

Opening Date

09/27/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Travis County Technology and Operations Department is seeking an HR Specialist I to join the team. This role is eligible for teleworking, and will provide support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations coordination, and HR operations. This role offers exposure to core HR functions and provides opportunities to build skills that support future professional growth.

This role requires strong attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential information, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position works under moderate supervision and is expected to exercise sound judgment while escalating complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment support including job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Onboarding coordination for new hires, including documentation, orientation logistics, system setup.
• HR data management: maintain employee records, update HRIS entries, and prepare routine reports.
• Assists with employee relations, gathers initial information, schedule meetings and support case documentation. Writes reports and investigative documentation to support findings, makes determinations on policy violations and recommendations for course of action.
• Assists with the development and customization of training programs for employees. Conducts new employee orientation from a policy perspective, summarizing the structure of Travis County, retirement, at-will/just-cause status, and other benefits.
• Reviews performance evaluations and explains the process and appeals process.
• 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 such as Timesheet Management, Exit Interviews, and monitors compliance with employment law requirements such as FMLA, Workers Compensation, and ADA.
• Maintain employee personal files, responds to unemployment claims and appeal hearings to contest benefits requested by former employees, responds to open records requests and subpoenas.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from employees and the public about employment opportunities.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, conducts review studies and research on a variety of Human Resources issues.
• Provide general HR administrative support to the Sr HR Specialist and leadership team.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelors 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:

Experience in recruitment, HR Operations, employee relations.

Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

Familiar with employment laws, HR best practices, and documentation standards.

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); OR, Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR).

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• 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 Governors 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.

Skill in:

• 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.

Ability to:

• 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.

Work Environment & Other Information

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.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday.

Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin TX

Department: Technology and Operations

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Serena.Abshier@traviscountytx.gov

This job description 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.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 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.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

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.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

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:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. 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:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

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.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management related field AND one year HR experience, or any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to it?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have PHR or SHRM-CP Certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience with Recruiting? If yes, please describe.

04

Do you have experience with Employee Relations? If yes, please describe.

05

What HR Software or ATS applications do you have experience with?

Required Question

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs