The State Parks Staff Relations Specialist is responsible for assisting supervisors and employees have a positive and productive work environment and experience that leads to individual and organizational success. The position is afforded the opportunity to learn about park and program operations through case management and training which may involve travel to State Parks facilities throughout the state.

Under the direction of the State Parks Staff Services and Administration Program Director, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) human resources management work. Responsible for performing work specializing in staff relations issues. Serves as one of the principal contacts for employees and supervisors analyzing problems and providing consultation and solutions to staff relations issues. Provides objective counsel and advice regarding employee rights, responsibilities, and related issues, such as employee/supervisor disputes, employment law or policy interpretation, job performance, workplace conduct, and disciplinary process. Works to help resolve conflicts at the lowest levels. Acts with discretion in handling sensitive employee data. Receives guidance from and coordinates work with the supervisor and counterparts in the Human Resources and Legal Division. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources, or closely related field.

Experience:
Four years 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.
Twelve months of supervisory experience including training and performance management. Experience facilitating discussions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
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

For more information, please contact Carolyn Gonzales at 512-389-4893 or carolyn.gonzales@tpwd.texas.gov

COMPANY WEBSITE: https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/