We are looking for an individual to be the Employee Relations Coordinator in the Human Resources Division. The ideal candidate is reliable, possesses a strong work ethic, and is committed to doing a job well done!
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
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Evaluates, monitors, and reports EEO and workplace violence complaints and administers the TxDOT Watch reporting system. Serves as a subject matter expert by advising on employment law-related topics and leading outreach and training on areas such as equal employment opportunity (EEO), workplace violence, professionalism, and ethics for the Texas Department of Transportation. Reviews reports, trainings, memorandums, and other written materials. May conduct independent investigations on EEO or workplace violence related matters. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence
Essential Duties:
- Advises managerial and non-managerial employees on various issues related to Employee Conduct, Ethics, Equal Employment Opportunity, Workplace Violence.
- Partners with Human Resources Generalists and Compliance Division employees to ensure consistency in related matters.
- Reviews and analyzes results to determine investigation findings and discusses proposed findings with Section Director.
- Prepares Memorandum of Findings for assigned investigations, and reviews results of complaints with district engineers/division directors, and appropriate Human Resources division personnel.
- Creates and conducts presentations concerning various issues related to Employee Conduct, Ethics, Equal Employment Opportunity, Workplace Violence, and other Human Resources related matters, and create relevant handouts, visual aids, or other documentation to enhance the presentations.
- Reviews, logs, and tracks complaints received concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace violence, and other general human resources related issues.
- Maintains section databases for complaints concerning Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), other general human resources related issues, and workplace violence issues; summarizes allegations and logs complaints, and tracks from receipt to closeout including all actions taken.
- Develops initial complaint triage, collects relevant information and documents to include, provides recommendations on complaint handling, and submits to Section Director for review.
- Prepares, conducts, and implements investigation plans to include collecting relevant information, preparing witness questions, interviewing relevant parties, taking interview notes and summarizing findings in accordance with investigative process procedures.
- Review, maintain, and update Ethics, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Workplace Violence e-learnings.
- Collects and creates reports for data related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints received by the Human Resources Division
- Reviews and makes recommended updates of the Employee Conduct Handbook, forms, and of existing Department policies and procedures on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Ethics, Employee Conduct, and Workplace Violence.
- May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
5 years of experience in human resources, employee relations, ethics and/or employment law, or closely related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Juris Doctor or Graduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of
- Human resources administrative practices and procedures
- Human resources management policies and practices
- Federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the human resources field
Equal employment opportunity guidelines
Expert skill in:
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
Meeting deadlines
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Developing and giving presentations
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Sitting - prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes
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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.