Railroad Commission of Texas

RRC - Onboarding Specialist - HR Specialist IV

LocationAustin, TX
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$60,000-$83,796

About This Job

RRC - Onboarding Specialist - HR Specialist IV (00049384) Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701

Job: Business and Financial Operations Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time State Job Code: 1735 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 21 Salary (Pay Basis): 5,000.00 - 6,983.00 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Job Posting: Apr 16, 2025, 7:47:20 AM Closing Date: Apr 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas’ website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
Telework options for eligible positions
Flexible work schedules
Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
401(k), 457(b) and Roth
Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness and Exercise Leave
Career development programs/opportunities for advancement


For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.


General Description



The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, seeks an Onboarding Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition Team. Major responsibilities involve overseeing all aspects of the onboarding process, including all aspects of the new hire process, coordination and presentation of new hire orientation, and assistance with follow-up and tracking of compliance areas.


Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager.



Job Duties


Manage the employee onboarding process, ensuring that all pre-employment processes and forms are completed accurately and timely and that new employees have a positive and seamless transition to employment.
Provides clear and timely communication with new employees, candidates, references, vendors, etc. Follows up if/when information is not received in a timely manner or needs clarification.
Update all onboarding logs accurately and timely.
Interacts with new employees and works closely with hiring managers, recruiters, and Human Resources staff.
Provide support to new employees, answer questions, and resolve issues.
Communicate onboarding status with management.
Maintain, organize, and upload documents in requisition log in a timely manner.
Coordinate and present new hire orientation several times per month.
Conduct employment references, motor vehicle record checks, and prior state service verifications on new hire candidates.
Assist Talent Acquisition Managers with recruitment duties as needed, including attending career fairs and recruiting events as needed.
Serve as the Agency’s Veteran Liaison.
Other duties as assigned.

For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResourcesandTrainingandDevelopment.pdf



Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business or public administration, organizational development, or a related field.
Two years experience related to the field of study or job assignment.
Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).




Preferred Qualifications


Experience with external recruiting efforts such as participating in job fairs and promoting vacancies on job boards
Experience delivering engaging and informative presentations, both virtually and in-person.
Experience in analyzing and reporting HR metrics associated with recruitment functions.
Experience using State of Texas CAPPS Recruit.




Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Knowledge of the principles and practices of full-cycle recruitment.
Knowledge of recruitment strategies using social media.
Knowledge of employment regulations.
Knowledge of HRIS/ATS systems.
Skill in working under deadline pressure with an ability to adapt to changes in the work day routine as required.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing workload.
Skill in problem solving, decision making, active listening, and critical thinking.
Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in negotiating.
Skill in providing excellent customer service.
Skill in delivering engaging and informative presentations, both virtually and in-person.
Ability to travel up to 10% to attend career fairs and visit district offices.
Ability to champion the goals and strategic communication of the Human Resources Division.
Ability to learn ATS software and serve as a subject matter expert on technical resources.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate programs and activities relating to the talent acquisition function.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information and documents.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to maintain professionalism and communicate with tact and diplomacy in all situations.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time, lift to 30 lbs., open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.
Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and a good driving record.

Work Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agency’s approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.


APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en



Remarks:

There is one available position.
Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.


THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.


Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.



The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age

or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.


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