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