HR Classification & Compensation Specialist

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

8d • $6,378 - $7,083

About The Position

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Human Resources Specialist VI performs advanced human resources work, with primary responsibility for administering and supporting the agency’s Classification and Compensation Program. The position serves as a subject matter expert, providing consultation, analysis, and guidance on classification, compensation, workforce planning, and salary administration. It conducts workforce and compensation analyses, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and advises leadership on workforce-related strategies. The position works with considerable independence and discretion under minimal supervision.

Classification involves evaluating and assigning positions to appropriate state job titles, job codes, and salary groups based on job duties and responsibilities. Compensation and salary administration involve evaluating, recommending, and administering salary actions for DFPS employees to support equitable, competitive, and compliant pay decisions.

The role may be eligible for telework, subject to manager approval, agency policy, and operational need. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and may require up to 5% travel. Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and, if applicable, a driver’s record check.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of human resources experience with significant responsibility in classification and compensation.
• Knowledge of human resources management principles and practices, including classification and compensation.
• Knowledge of human resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification, workforce planning, or organizational development.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resources activities.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Skill using computers and applicable software, including human resources-related applications.
• Problem-solving, critical-thinking, and human resources analysis skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to identify and assess risk related to classification and compensation.
• Report writing and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to communicate policies and procedures to staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret data, identify relevant principles and relationships, and develop well-supported conclusions and recommendations.
• Compliance with state requirements for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, including related training and agency cybersecurity and communications-system usage policies.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards for creating accessible electronic information resources.
• Must provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from the Society for Human Resource Management, Human Resources Certification Institute, and/or WorldatWork.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human resource management, business or public administration, organizational development, or a closely related field.
• State government human resources experience in classification and compensation.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as CAPPS, PeopleSoft HCM, ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience advising on state classification systems, pay structures, and salary administration programs.
• Experience conducting job analyses and audits and developing job descriptions aligned with classification standards.
• Experience analyzing workforce and compensation data, preparing reports, and making data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive job analyses to determine appropriate position classifications.
• Review organizational structures, job duties, and position questionnaires to assess classification alignment.
• Develop and revise job descriptions and job postings to ensure accuracy and compliance with classification standards.
• Evaluate job audit findings and prepare recommendations regarding classification actions.
• Consult with management regarding state classification plans, policies, statutes, and procedures.
• Administer and provide guidance on compensation and salary administration policies and practices.
• Analyze compensation-related requests and prepare recommendations consistent with agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Research and interpret classification and compensation laws, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare reports and recommendations related to compensation issues and workforce impacts.
• Support compensation projects, studies, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal classification, compensation, and employment regulations.
• Conduct classification compliance audits and prepare findings and recommendations.
• Review position questionnaires and evaluate organizational compliance with the State Position Classification Plan.
• Maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure in accordance with applicable requirements.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for the employee and 50% paid coverage for eligible family members.
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save through 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance at rates described as lower than most private plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED