The Human Resources Division at TxDOT is seeking a dynamic and experienced HR professional to serve as an HR Lead for our South Branch team. This leadership role supports the HR Branch Manager and HR operations across branch with a focus on The San Antonio, and Corpus Christi districts. The position works closely with the South Branch HR Manager and serves as one of two HR Leads for the Southern Branch. This position will be housed in either the San Antonio, Pharr, or Corpus Christi district office. If you're passionate about people, leadership, and making a difference in public service, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of HR at TxDOT! 

What You’ll Do:
•    Partner with District Engineers and local leadership to provide strategic HR guidance.
•    Lead and mentor HR Generalists and Interns, fostering professional development and high performance.
•    Oversee daily HR operations and ensure consistent execution of HR programs and policies.
•    Advise on complex HR matters including employee relations, performance management, and accommodations.
•    Conduct training sessions and promote HR best practices across districts.
•    Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures with clarity and consistency.
•    Visits districts frequently to manage and direct day to day HR operations. Up to 50% travel (includes overnight travel). 

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 website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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Performs, coordinates, and/or oversees highly advanced human resources-related work in a district or the Human Resources Division. Facilitates one or more human resources program(s). Serves as a lead worker for professional, technical, and/or administrative employees. Work requires reviewing, preparing, maintaining, and auditing confidential information. Work requires contact with management, employees, retirees, health care providers, general public; and state and federal agencies. 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

• Develops staff through mentorship, internal and external professional development, and one-on-one coaching.

• Coordinates and/or oversees hiring program activities including, but not to monitoring and/or managing job openings screening employment applications, interviewing, and facilitating the hiring process.

• Develops, provides, and/or oversees human resources training.

• Oversees the preparation, review, and monitoring of correspondence, reports, forms, and transactions

• Conducts quality reviews of human resources programs; and implements corrective action.

• Determines strategy and implementation on projects/programs.

• Provides information, answers questions, and advises employees, supervisors, managers, districts, and divisions on human resources policies and procedures via computer, phone, or in person.

• Researches, analyzes, and resolves human resources issues; and provides solutions and/or recommendations Department management.

• Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding human resources policies and procedures.

• Serves as a subject matter expert to other human resources professionals.

• 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 education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years human resources-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.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies 
• Federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the human resources field 
• Human Resources management policies and practices 

Considerable knowledge of: 

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities 
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Meeting deadlines
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management 
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment; and coordinating materials, services, and equipment
• Maintaining effective working relationship with others 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

• 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 click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
 

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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. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information