About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

This confidential client is hiring a Human Resources Specialist I to support HR operations for the Technology and Operations department. This entry-level HR generalist role is eligible for teleworking (TELECOMMUTE) and provides hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, HRIS/data management, employee relations coordination, and HR program administration.

Salary: $59,550.40 - $73,840 per year (provided by source)

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Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities: prepare and post job ads, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates.
• Coordinate onboarding: collect new-hire documents, arrange orientation logistics, and assist with system setup.
• Maintain HR data: update employee records, enter HRIS changes, and prepare routine reports.
• Assist with employee relations: gather initial information, schedule meetings, document cases, and prepare investigative and findings reports as needed.
• Deliver training support and conduct policy-focused new hire orientation.
• Review performance evaluation processes and explain appeal procedures.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and relevant federal/state laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO).
• Administer HR programs including timesheet processes, exit interviews, and compliance monitoring (FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, ADA).
• Respond to unemployment claims, open-records requests, subpoenas, and general employment inquiries.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and research on HR topics.
• Provide general HR administrative support to senior HR staff and leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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What We’re Looking For (Minimum Requirements)

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a directly related field AND one (1) year of directly related HR experience; OR
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the role.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in recruitment, HR operations, and employee relations.
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
  • Familiarity with employment laws, HR best practices, and documentation standards.
  • SPHR or PHR certification a plus.
  • Valid Texas driver’s license preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • HR principles and practices, record-keeping, and basic reporting.
  • Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and common HR software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; customer-service oriented.
  • Ability to analyze information, apply HR methods, problem-solve, and exercise sound judgment.
• Working Conditions:
  • Physical ability to lift/carry items occasionally (20–50 lbs), good manual dexterity, and ability to perform routine office tasks.
  • Work hours generally 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
  • Criminal, driving, education, and employment background checks required.

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Location & Work Type

This position is associated with Austin, TX (700 Lavaca St) and is telework-eligible (TELECOMMUTE). Final hiring, telework arrangement, and work location details will be determined by the confidential client.

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Why Join

• Gain broad exposure to core HR functions in a public-sector environment.
• Opportunity to build skills in recruitment, employee relations, HRIS, and HR administration.
• Competitive salary band and comprehensive benefits (subject to confidential client policy).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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