Texas Health and Human Services · 16 hours ago
Hiring Specialist - San Antonio SSLC
San Antonio, TX
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,582.08/mo - $6,779.25/mo
3+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Hiring Specialist will provide hiring support to managers in the screening, selection, and onboarding of new employees, while also coordinating new employee orientation activities and conducting due diligence checks.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Posts job requisitions using standard posting language for both benchmarked and non-benchmarked positions for all facility vacancies and state-office positions housed at facilities. Corresponds with Service Center staffing specialists to finalize postings. (20%)
Assists applicants with application process in-person or via telephone and email. Provides on-site support at local hiring events. Liaises with facility recruitment and retention specialists on candidate outreach efforts. (10%)
Screens applications for initial screening criteria and licensure, registration and/or certification requirements; interviews applicants and/or coordinates with other staff to interview applicants; and conducts reference checks as requested. (15%)
Prepares and extends conditional and final offers for employment to selected applicants. Processes pre-employment due diligence checks and tests for new employees to include: name-based criminal history checks (as applicable); on-site FBI-based fingerprint checks; and Client Abuse and Neglect Reporting System (CANRS) and Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR)/Nurse Aid Registry (NAR) checks. Processes due diligence checks and tests for all contractors and volunteers as requested. Notifies employees assigned to complete random drug tests (SSLCs only). (20%)
Processes and submits selection packets, selection summaries and offers in the Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel System (CAPPS) Hiring Center. Corresponds and collaborates with Service Center staffing specialists on resolving questions and/or issues with selection summaries and offers. (15%)
Oversees completion of new hire onboarding to include reviewing I-9 documentation, ensuring completion of required new hire forms, entering new employee data in CAPPS and E-Verify, and coordinating/leading HR-related aspects of the local new employee orientation (NEO) activities, entering shift differential and maximum-security pay (MSP) percentages. (10%)
Compiles and maintains data for various reports and produces reports from other systems; and composes and produces correspondence and other documents. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of human resources principles and practices related to recruitment, hiring, orientation and employment
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to hiring and employment
Skill in providing excellent customer service
Skill in assisting applicants with on-line application and hiring process
Skill in prioritizing, scheduling, organizing and handling multiple tasks
Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Skill in using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to maintain confidentiality, model ethical behavior, and practice and promote integrity
Ability to value and promote diversity
Ability to explain policies and procedures to employees and applicants
Ability to understand business process
Ability to pay attention to important details
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position
The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility
Preferred
Knowledge of CAPPS and People Soft systems preferred
Knowledge of agency business processes preferred
Prefer experience working at the Health and Human Services Commission or a state hospital or state supported living center
At least 3 years experience in a human resources or operational support role preferred
Experience with liaising and coordinating work between organizational units
Experience using a personal computer for inquiry and data entry
Attention to detail as demonstrated by completeness of the state application
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
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