TxDMV - Human Resources Manager; Austin, TX

Job Description - TxDMV - Human Resources Manager (Austin, TX) )

Job Description

Applicants who require accommodation for the interview process should contact Human Resources at  when contacted to schedule an interview.

Our mission at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is to serve, protect and advance the citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle related services. We are a dynamic state agency dedicated to customer service, consumer protection and the success of motor vehicle-related industries.

Performs advanced managerial work overseeing all functions and the daily operations of the Human Resources (HR) division; performs oversight and managerial duties and will serve as back up to the HR Director. Work involves administering, monitoring, and evaluating the development and operation of HR management programs including employee relations, recruitment and selection, retention, compensation, classification, leave and benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and American with Disabilities Act (ADA), wellness and overseeing special projects.

Ensures compliance with all functions of HR. Supervises the work of others. Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Manages the daily operations of Human Resources. Manages the workflow and daily activities of Human Resources professionals and completes performance evaluations.

Counsels and advises managers and employees on federal and state laws, rules and issues related to human resources policies and procedures. Oversees agency compliance with HR policies and procedures, statutes and rules, and utilizes HR best practices and ensures consistency, fairness and uniformity agency wide.

Manages and handles employee relations and complaints. Investigates complaints thoroughly and keeps appropriate management informed and provides recommendations for resolutions. Assesses the risk and keeps HR Director and legal apprised. Forwards the complaints that involve Ethics or other Civil Rights violations to the appropriate agency representative.

Manages the reasonable accommodation process and implementation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Oversees interactive process.

Manages the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) process and implementation. Reviews FMLA documents and oversees eligibility criteria. Oversees tracking of employee FMLA leave. Coordinates with TxDMV Financial Services and the Employee Retirement System regarding employee insurance coverage. Oversees the processing of collecting leave without pay insurance premiums when needed.

Manages benefits activities including insurance, retirement, Tex Flex, and Deferred Compensation. Ensures pay impacting actions are addressed and corrected with Payroll. Oversees and ensures correct entry of new hire and employee status changes in Employees Retirement System (ERS) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

Manages special leave administration of the Sick Leave Pool, Extended Sick Leave, Military Leave, and other special leaves. Ensures consistency in application of the special leave programs and appropriate coordination with the Financial Services Division on payroll related actions.

Manages recruitment and retention; oversees hiring packets along with Team Lead and ensures all documentation is included in the hiring packet and assists in ensuring the accuracy of each including interview questions and responses, skills exercise results and initial review of EEO information, veteran status, foster status, etc. Brings any concerns or inconsistencies to the HR Director’s attention.

Oversees classification and compensation agency wide to ensure fairness and consistency agency wide.

Manages the TxDMV Worker’s Compensation claims and ensure claims are reported to the State Office of Risk Management (SORM); monitor claims and reporting process.

Oversees unemployment claims in a timely manner with the Texas Workforce Commission and attends hearings if necessary.

Manages the agency’s wellness program and reviews various wellness activities and campaigns.…