HR Apprentice (Hybrid)

Description

Human Resources Apprentice (Human Resources Assistant)

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you’re energized by working as part of a team? Are you passionate about supporting people and contributing to a positive work environment?

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Human Resources team as an HR Apprentice (HR Assistant). As an HR Apprentice, you will get trained, get paid and get certified in human resources in the HR apprentice program at the Texas Workforce Commission in Austin. This apprenticeship is a collaboration between TWC and the Society of Human Resources Foundation and is approved by the Department of Labor.

The selected candidate will work from our headquarters just north of the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin (101 E. 15th St., Austin, TX 78778).

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

This is a 10-day posting that closes on 11/19/2024.

WHO WE ARE:
TWC has a noble public service mission: we connect people with careers all over the state. While we are headquartered in Austin, we have offices statewide.

We’re a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

This is a great job for someone at the beginning of their HR career. The HR Apprentice will be part of the HR customer care team, assisting TWC employees across the state. You will be on the front-line of HR requests, helping and providing workable solutions to our customers.

You will play a critical role in providing exceptional support to our customers and the HR team, ensuring a smooth and efficient HR function across the organization. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

WHO YOU ARE:
An early career professional who has experience in customer service and appreciates working in a collaborative environment. You enjoy working as a team to meet objectives and handle frequently changing priorities easily. You are a self-starting, motivated, collaborative problem solver who understands the value of exceptional customer service.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for HR, a collaborative spirit, and a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Provide administrative support for a variety of HR functions.
• Assist with onboarding new employees and ensuring a seamless transition into agency culture.
• Answer inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records and databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Be a confidential and trustworthy resource, handling sensitive employee information with the utmost discretion and in compliance with privacy regulations.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR processes and systems.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries submitted through ticketing systems or email.
• Enter, update, and retrieve employee data in HR systems.
• Assist with onboarding new hires, providing guidance and support to new employees during their initial weeks.
• Be an integral part of projects that impact delivery of HR services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
• Six months experience in any of the following: human resources administrative work, technical assistance work, clerical administration and procedures, or business management practices such as preparation, maintenance, and control of forms, records, and reports.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
• Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in a team environment, are comfortable working with diverse personalities, and enjoy sharing ideas and contributing to a collaborative effort.
• Excellent Communicator: You can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Organized and Efficient: You have strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and maintain a high level of accuracy in your work.
• Self-Motivated and Proactive: You take initiative, are comfortable working independently, and are always eager to learn and improve.
• Customer Service Focused: You are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and ensuring positive employee experiences.

Bonus Points if you have:
• Experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Familiarity with HR software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

YOU GAIN:
• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive salary: $3,449.34/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical Insurance.
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave.
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResourcesandTrainingandDevelopment.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001) 101 E 15th St Austin 78778-0001

Job: Human Resources Specialists

Organization: TWC Business Unit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: Nov 6, 2024, 12:00:00 AM

Work From Home: Yes