Human Resources Assistant (Human Resources (HR) Assistant)
Job #: 2025-45
- TWC Job #: 16859484
- Opening Date: 4/30/2025
- Travel Required: N/A
- Monthly Salary: $3,750.00 - $4,000.00
- Position Location: Austin, Texas
- Group Step: B13
- Class: 1727
- Status: Open
Human Resources Assistant – Austin, Texas
The Office of the Governor is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to work in the Human Resources (HR) Division.
Who We Are
The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.
What You’ll Earn
The salary is $3,750.00 - $4,000.00 a month ($45,000.00 - $48,000.00 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits
What You’ll Do
This is a job that performs routine to moderately complex (journey-level) human resources administrative and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting in the administration of human resources management programs (recruitment and selection, compensation, classification, employee relations and engagement, and benefits).
- Performs administrative, office and/or clerical support duties as assigned within the HR Division.
- Assists in processing job posting requests and posting job vacancies on Work in Texas, the OOG’s website, and external job boards.
- Requests, processes, and routes service awards and birthday certificates to OOG staff.
- Assists in performing agency switchboard duties - greets visitors, answers general questions, and directs callers to proper staff, logs in visitors and monitors entry doors. Maintains a professional demeanor even in difficult situations.
- Independently and correctly prioritizes calls and emerging issues to determine when prompt, higher-level OOG follow-up action may be required. Demonstrates sustained knowledge of OOG issues and press releases and matters of public interest.
- Ensures State, Federal, and OSHA required labor law posters and notices are up-to-date and properly posted in the workplace.
- Files documents and maintains files and records.
- Enters data for divisional reports as approved by the Director of Human Resources.
- Serves as the Additional Duty Safety Officer (ADSO) for the division.
- Serves as the Public Information Request (PIR) Coordinator for HR, Information Services, and Support Services. Maintains compliance with strict PIR timelines. Distributes PIR notices, collects data, and replies in timely fashion.
- Serves as backup for travel and purchasing for the division.
- May assist with special projects as needed.
How You’ll Qualify
- High school graduate or equivalent; and
- One (1) year of experience in administrative and technical assistance work.
Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
You’re a Great Fit with
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and
- Prior experience in state government.
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
It’s a great job for a professional who likes human resources administrative and technical assistance work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.
How to Apply
Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
Contact Human Resources
(512) 463-5873