Texas Department of Family and Protective Services · 1 day ago
HR Programs Manager VI
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$7,015.16/mo - $11,864.50/mo
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe. They are seeking an HR Programs Manager VI to oversee the daily operations of the HR Classifications & Compensation Program and Executive Support, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while managing budgets and resources effectively.
Individual & Family Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Approve budget expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments
Evaluates budgets and monitors budget expenditures for HR Classification & Compensation and Executive Hiring Support to ensure accurate financial management, timely adjustments, effective use of appropriations, as directed by Director of HR Programs
Develops and plans the relevant budget to ensure that expenditures are in line with budget allowance and remain within the operating budget in coordination with the Director of HR Programs
Reviews and approves budget expenditures related to Classification and Compensation, and Executive Hiring operations to ensure alignment with approved funding allocations and agency priorities
Serves as the acting HR Programs Director during absences, assuming decision-making authority for program operations, staff supervision, and approval of HR Programs actions
Provides leadership continuity by representing the Director in executive meetings, briefings, and cross-divisional collaborations to ensure consistent communication and progress on strategic initiatives
Oversees, develops, and implements strategies to improve operations within HR Classifications & Compensation and Executive Support to ensure effective and efficient operations remain in compliance with policy, procedures, laws, and regulations
Evaluates and monitors operations and allocation of resources within HR Classifications & Compensation and Executive Support to ensure adequate staffing levels meet HR Program goals and objectives
Mitigates any risk or issues in collaboration with staff, management, subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders
Develops and implements special projects, analysis, surveys, studies, assignments, tasks, and initiatives to evaluate the HR Classifications & Compensation and Executive Support operational trends, compliance, and the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures
Manages HR workgroups, special projects, operational changes and other projects related to human resources management and HR operations
Serves as subject matter expert for HR Classifications & Compensation Program and Executive Support to review and evaluate the impact of proposed human resources related federal and state laws that impact the agency to ensure compliance and meet goals and objectives
Collaborates with leadership to make recommendations and develop implementation plan based on the impact on proposed federal and state law changes
Serves as a liaison with Texas State Auditor’s Office, Human Resources Personnel/Payroll System (HRPS) contractor, Health and Human Services Commission, and other program areas within DFPS
Completes any legislative related tasks for the preparation, development, review, analysis and revision of legislation related to human resources
Oversee the implementation of related to changes in Classification and Compensation for the agency resulting from new legislation with the Director of HR Programs
Ensures coordination across agency divisions to communicate the impact of legislation on contracting programs is accurately reflected in decision making and
Oversees human resources related special investigations, analysis, and research studies conducted by the HR Classifications & Compensation and Executive Support, as needed, to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures
Promotes and implements efficient and effective initiatives to improve operations within HR Classifications & Compensation and Executive Support while ensure compliance with policy, procedures, laws, and regulations
Participates in DFPS agency initiatives, workgroups, projects, organizational changes, and other projects related to human resource management and makes recommendations to improve human resources operations
Facilitates workgroups and frequently communicates with the Director of HR Programs
Oversees the analysis and development of legislative proposals affecting human resources operations, classification and compensation practices, and workforce planning initiatives
Reviews and interprets proposed legislation to assess potential impacts on HR policies, staffing models, and budgetary requirements, providing recommendations to executive leadership for implementation
Coordinates with Legal, Budget, and executive leadership teams to revise internal procedures, update policy guidance, and ensure agency compliance with enacted legislation and statewide HR directives
Reviews classification justifications, salary analysis, and executive hiring reports prepared by HR staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to agency and SAO documentation standards
Evaluates correspondence, audit responses, and project summaries for clarity, professionalism, and consistency with approved HR processes and statewide communication protocols
Manages and monitors daily operations of the HR Classifications & Compensation Program and Executive Support to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and all applicable DFPS policies and procedures
Provides guidance and consultation to the HR Classifications & Compensation Program and Executive Support, and serves as a subject matter expert agency leadership, management, staff, stakeholders and external entities regarding applicable HR policies and procedures and laws, policies, and procedures
Collaborates with leadership to administer, research and develop solutions to complex HR related issues related, exception requests, procedures or applications of policy and participates in human resources planning and policy making
Supervises, manages, develops staff and provides guidance and professional development for HR Classifications & Compensation Program and Executive Support
Recommends appropriate personnel actions to the Director of HR Programs
Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of employee development plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, goals and workforce development requirements
Establishes and develops clear priorities, goals, objectives, guidelines, and rules for HR Classifications & Compensation and Executive Support to ensure consistency with the agency’s mission and goals and compliance with human resources related state and federal laws, regulations, rules, and policies
Collaborates with the Director of HR Programs to develop strategic plans and initiatives for the HR Program
Develops and approves schedules, priorities, and performance standards for HR Classifications & Compensation and Executive Support and monitors performance against established goals and objectives
Plans, implements, and evaluates staff development and performance assessment activities to measure effectiveness, identify skill gaps, and supporting continuous workforce improvement
Develops and applies evaluation methods to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of classification reviews, salary equity analysis, and executive hiring processes to ensure alignment with agency goals and SAO standards
Implements data-driven techniques, such as workload analysis, process mapping, and performance metrics to identify gaps, streamline workflows, and enhance service delivery across HR Programs
Evaluates budgets and monitors budget expenditures for HR Classification & Compensation and Executive Hiring Support to ensure accurate financial management, timely adjustments, effective use of appropriations, as directed by Director of HR Programs
Develops and plans the relevant budget to ensure that expenditures are in line with budget allowance and remain within the operating budget in coordination with the Director of HR Programs
Reviews and approves budget expenditures related to Classification and Compensation, and Executive Hiring operations to ensure alignment with approved funding allocations and agency priorities
Evaluates and refines processes and operations within HR Classifications & Compensation and Executive Support for maximum efficiency and effectiveness to meet goals and objectives
Collaborates with Director of HR Programs to develop and update human resources related policies and procedures
Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures
Provides guidance and consultation regarding implementation of human resources related policies and process improvements, and development and implementation of goals, guidelines, policies, and procedures
Develops and implements quality assurance procedures, standards, and methodologies to assess compliance with human resources related program policies and procedures
Provides guidance to other staff with the DFPS Human Resources Office, Executive Leadership, Stakeholders, division staff, and external organizations, including auditors, regarding policies, procedures, and administrative rules, as directed
Provides leadership to HR Classifications & Compensation Program and Executive Support using a performance management strategy and development process to provide an overall framework that encourages contribution and includes goal setting and performance development planning
Researches, evaluates, analyzes data and reports to identify trends and areas for change to improve human resources polices, procedures and operations, and develops recommendations and solutions to Director of HR Programs
Executes workforce plans, assist in workforce analysis, develops relationship with customers to understand current workforce environment and anticipated changes in the operating environment, as needed
Identifies system issues, knowledge and process gaps and deficiencies, and oversees the development and implementation of changes and improvements in coordination with the Director of HR Programs
Develops and implements analyses, audits, studies, projects and workgroups designed to evaluate the effectiveness of HR Classification & Compensation and Executive Support processes and functions
Oversees the development of reports, correspondence, special projects, summaries, plans, presentations, and other written materials to communicate HR Classifications and Compensation and program analyses, data and recommendations for changes or program improvements
Provides expert guidance to HR Specialists and management-level staff on classification reviews, salary determinations, and hiring procedures to ensure consistency with state laws, SAO standards, and agency policy
Oversees the quality and accuracy of of work products across the Classification and Compensation, and Executive Hiring teams, ensuring tha trecommendations and actions align with established protocols and withstand audit reviews
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business or public administration, organizational development, or a related field
Five years of full-time employment experience as a Human Resources professional
Preferred
Experience indicated above as a Human Resources professional in state government
Experience with Job Classifications and Analysis
Experience with the Texas State's Position Classification Plan
HR Certification as indicated
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (CP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP) certification preferred
Benefits
100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.
Company
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is in charge of guarding those who are not guarded, such as children and the elderly.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Prarthana Basireddy
Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Subia
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase