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Texas Juvenile Justice Department · 1 month ago

TJJD - HR Specialist VI - HR Administrator - Operation HR Business Partner (EVN) - 54887

Evins3801 E Monte Cristo Road

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$6,377.50/mo - $6,377.50/mo

5+ years exp

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is seeking a highly qualified HR Specialist VI to serve as an HR Business Partner. This role involves aligning HR strategies with operational goals, driving workforce planning, and fostering a culture of excellence within a secure juvenile correctional facility.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support the mission of the Juvenile Justice Department

Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design efforts

Serve as a change agent in driving cultural transformation and continuous improvement

Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution

Review and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as internal policies and procedures

Collaborate with Central Office HR Team, Operation Director, Deputy Director, Clinical and Education teams on sensitive HR issues

Develop and lead initiatives to attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent across juvenile justice roles

Plan, design and implement leadership development programs tailored to juvenile justice, corrections, and administrative staff

Provide and support performance management processes and coach leaders on feedback and professional development planning

Analyze HR metrics to identify and report trends and recommend data-driven solutions

Oversee HR projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes

Collaborate with Central Office HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate data and reporting

Supervise and mentor HR team members supporting the Juvenile Justice Department

Build strong relationships with department heads, and external stakeholders

Represent HR in cross-functional committees and strategic planning sessions

Performs a variety of related duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible

Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies

Will be required to travel up to 25% of the time

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementEmployment LawLeadership DevelopmentEmployee RelationsCAPPS HR/PayrollPeopleSoft HRMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field

Five (5) years of full-time wage-earning experience in an HR environment

Three (3) year in a leadership or business partner role

Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and public sector HR practices

Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and influence senior leaders

Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications

Preferred

Master's degree in human resources, business, or a closely related field

Experience using the Centralized Accounting/Payroll and Personnel System (CAPPS) HR, Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), PeopleSoft HR, or Taleo

Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Experience in using a relational data base system

Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification may substitute for one year of experience

Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement