SENIOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons interested
Department: Human Resources Department
Division: Employee Relations
Posting Number: 37128
Reporting Location: 16930 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX
Workdays & Hours: Varied; MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides professional Human Resources support in coordinating and directing Employee Relations activities which include Grievances, Employee Concerns, EEOC Complaints, Disciplinary/Corrective Actions, Medical Separations, and Texas Public Information Act requests. Performs a variety of professional Human Resources related activities in support of the assigned departments. Consults with other HR teams in identifying, anticipating and addressing departmental HR needs.
The Senior Employee Relations Specialist duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains and promotes positive relationships among inter-office as well as inter-departmental employees.
• Advises managers and supervisors on the positive corrective action program.
• Reviews and processes recommendations of corrective actions.
• Prepares, edits, and revises correspondence, documents, and reports as required.
• Processes Grievances, Employee Concerns and ensures compliance of related rules and procedures.
• Conducts investigations of employee misconduct and determines the appropriate course of action.
• Attends Indefinite Suspensions and Medical Separations meetings.
• Attends Civil Service Commission Appeal and Unemployment Hearings.
• Develops, interprets and recommends appropriate procedures for implementing policies to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulations.
• Provides training to client department on HR policies and updates.
• Coordinates responses to EEOC complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REOUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REOUIREMENTS
Three years of related professional experience in human resources are required.
Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REOUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary For competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied For, such persons are among the most qualified candidates For the position, and all other Factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-7238
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-7238. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

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