Human Resources Specialist II (Compensation Specialist)

Human Resources Specialist II (Compensation Specialist)

Salary

$64,400.00 - $80,500.00 Annually

Location

2538 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-10484

Department

Juvenile Probation

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist II with experience in compensation and classification to join a small, collaborative HR team supporting a complex public-sector organization.

This intermediate-level position works closely with HR partners and leadership throughout the Department to support compensation, classification, and related HR functions, promoting consistent, equitable, and policy-aligned practices.

Additionally, the position provides general HR support to the broader team on a flexible, as-needed basis. Assignments may include assisting with recruitment and hiring processes, leave administration, employee relations, and the administrative processing and recordkeeping of departmental personnel actions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in compensation and classification work, including job analysis, job documentation, and review of pay actions such as stipends, add-pay, and salary adjustments.

They have demonstrated ability to research, compile, and analyze compensation and HR data for reporting, audits, and management decision-making, along with a working knowledge of compensation structures, pay equity concepts, and policy-based salary administration.

Experience in a public-sector or similarly regulated environment is preferred. Additional experience in talent acquisition or as an HR generalist is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides advice and counsel to Managers and Supervisors regarding Human Resource Management issues. Facilitates problem-solving strategies. Develops and contributes to Human Resource program goals, initiatives and best-practices, ensuring adherence to and compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and departmental and County policies and practices.
• Researches, compiles data, drafts and prepares correspondence and written analysis for revising or creating Human Resources policies and procedures that are consistent with Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Consults with outside agencies (professional organizations, other employers, and government agencies) for advice in policy development.
• Assists in the design, development, and implementation of compensation and classification system, and related human resource policies, programs, procedures, and guidelines for TCJPD
• Assists in the administration of compensation, classification, and/or other human resources functions to the department, including collaboration with department's management.
• Researches and compiles data for compensation, or Human Resource measurements for reports, analysis, and management utilization
• Consults with outside agencies (professional organizations, other employers, and government agencies) for advice in policy development.
• Performs job analysis, job documentation, job evaluations, turnovers, cost to hire, Human Resource performance analysis and metrics, and policy and procedure review
• Compiles, analyzes, and assists in the administration of wage data, stipends, add-pay, and grants. Provides advice on classification, compensation, and salary administration matters.
• Assists in administration, coordination and communication of policies and procedures regarding various Human Resource laws and practices including: EEO, FMLA, Workers Compensation, ADA, FLSA, hiring/staffing, compensation and associated recordkeeping. Provides technical support to other professional human resource support staff in carrying out these functions.
• Develops and delivers training to departments and staff and makes presentations. Conducts new employee orientation from a policy perspective, summarizing the structure of Travis County, retirement, at-will status, and other benefits not related to group benefits.
• Evaluates jobs, develops job descriptions, conducts internal and external surveys to compile information, and analyze information for reports and presentations.
• Serves a role in the development of departmental staff development strategies.
• Serves as a resource and member of the team in strategic planning, budgeting, communications and policy development initiatives for the department.
• Develops, creates and delivers oral reports, presentations, letters and policy revisions, as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND three (3) years of directly related demonstrated experience as to assigned Human Resources position;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Preferred:

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP); OR, Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); OR, Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR).

Specialized coursework in the area of Human Resources.

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and Local regulations, codes and laws: Employment laws and Affirmative Action, Title VII of Civil Rights Act, Equal Pay Act, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEOC, I-9, Texas Workforce Commission Rules, Regulations and Statutes, Open Records Act, and Texas Governor's Committee on Disabilities.
• Principles and practices of Human Resources management.
• County policies, procedures and terminology.
• Compiling data and generating reports.
• Recent Human Resources developments and current literature.
• Office management.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
• May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

Skill in:

• Applying Human Resources methods.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Customer service delivery.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Interpret policies, procedures, and Federal, State and Local applicable laws.
• Develop and make effective presentations.
• Convey complex ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends

Location: 2538 S Congress Austin, TX 78704

Department: Juvenile Probation

Criminal background check, driving, education, and employment verification are required.

Drug Test, Alcohol Test

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Jeremy.Noel@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position. Only periods of employment and experience detailed in the "Work Experience" section of the application will be considered in determining which applicants move forward in the selection process, as well as determining pay level for candidate(s) recommended for hire.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2027 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

01

Do you have a bachelors degree in personnel management, human resources management, public administration, business administration, or a directly related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three or more years of directly related experience in a human resource position?

• Yes
• No

03

Briefly describe the extent to which your duties in any previous role(s) have focused on compensation and classification matters. Please note which job(s) in your application this information is referring to.

04

The starting salary for this position is strictly $64,400-$80,500 DoE. Will a salary in this range be acceptable if offered?

• Yes
• No

05

This position is not currently eligible for telework or flexible hours. The TCJPD Human Resources division office is located near Oltorf and S Congress in South Austin and operates 8 to 5, Monday through Friday. Will this work location and schedule be acceptable if the position is offered?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs