Workforce Relations Specialist
About The Position
The Workforce Relations Specialist provides comprehensive support to District leadership and employees by administering key human resources functions throughout the employment process. The role promotes consistent and compliant HR practices and supports alignment with Mustang SUD’s mission, vision, and core values. The specialist supports employee attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and separation; assists with employee relations, conflict resolution, and compliance with labor laws; and supports leadership through the performance management cycle. The role also maintains employee records and job descriptions, processes personnel transactions and compensation activities confidentially, and supports insurance and leave programs, including healthcare enrollments, FMLA, and ADA processes. Additional duties include recording policy and workforce-procedure recommendations, supporting internal employee communications and engagement activities, and completing projects assigned by the Workforce Operations Director. The position is based in an office setting and may require occasional travel for conferences or continuing education. A valid Class C driver's license is required before employment; a Texas Class C license must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Employment is contingent on passing a drug test, criminal history background check, and Social Security number verification check, and completing a pre-employment organizational fit assessment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or related experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least four years of experience in human resources, business, or a related field.
- Valid Class C driver’s license before employment; must obtain a Texas Class C driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
- Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and Social Security number verification check.
- Must complete a pre-employment organizational fit assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
- Experience with Paycom HRIS modules.
- Public sector experience.
Responsibilities
- Support employee attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and separation processes.
- Assist leadership with employee relations processes and conflict resolution, and help ensure adherence to labor laws.
- Support leadership throughout the performance management cycle to promote consistency and adherence to organizational expectations.
- Maintain accurate and complete employee records.
- Support leadership in maintaining consistent job descriptions.
- Process personnel transactions and the District’s compensation program while maintaining confidentiality.
- Support the District’s insurance and leave programs, including healthcare enrollments, FMLA, and ADA processes.
- Maintain and record recommendations on District policies and workforce procedures.
- Support internal communications through District-approved methods to provide employee-related updates.
- Assist with employee engagement activities.
- Complete various projects as directed by the Workforce Operations Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
