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**Please Note:**All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed./*To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended.*/*College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.*Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile:CAPPS Recruit

*General Description:*

Serves as a vital member of the Human Resources Department of the Texas Veterans Commission, a mid-size agency; and performs complex functions for the agency. Work involves ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and assisting in the functional areas of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ADA Accommodations, Special Leave categories such as Sick Leave Pool/Family Leave Pool, and employee wellness programs.Job requirestact, diplomacy, discretion,and planning to accomplishwork assignments efficiently and effectively.Must be ableto perform multiple tasks concurrently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Must possess exceptional organizational skills, communication skills, and efficient and effective time management skills.Must be able to work with little supervision.

/*To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telework policy. Telework is decided by the division and contingent on performance. Telework is not a contract of employment and if granted, may be terminated at any time and for any reason without notice.*/

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*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*

• Receive, review, and process employee FMLA requests in accordance with federal law and agency policy.

• Determine eligibility, track leave usage, and issue required notices within mandated timeframes.

• Maintain confidential medical documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding FMLA rights, processes, and responsibilities.

• Monitor leave timelines, extensions, recertifications, and return-to-work documentation.

* Manage requests for reasonable workplace accommodations under ADA/ADAAA.

* Track accommodation requests, approvals, modifications, and expirations.

* Provide guidance to leadership on compliance obligations and best practices.

• Maintain and administer agency leave pool programs in accordance with statute and internal procedures.

• Review eligibility for donations and participation and ensure required medical documentation is verified.

• Track leave balances, approvals, and usage; maintain accurate records for audit and reporting.

• Coordinate employee wellness incentive programs and annual assessments.

• Receive, review, and validate health assessment and physical exam paperwork for eligibility.

• Award incentive leave or other program benefits based on completion of required activities.

• Promote wellness initiatives and communicate program timelines, requirements, and resources.

• Provide training or informational sessions for employees and supervisors on relevant policies and programs.

• Recommend policy updates and process improvements to enhance efficiency and legal compliance.

* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResourcesandTrainingandDevelopment.pdf

*Minimum Education:*

• High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years related experience,*OR*

• Associate degree and four (4) years related experience,*OR*

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree and two (2) years related experience.

*College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.*

*Related Experience:*

Experience in a Human Resource Specialist field.

*Additional Requirements*:

A valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire.

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*Preferred Experience and Qualification:*

• Experience with processing FMLA actions in accordance with Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

• Experience handling state-specific programs for Sick Leave Pool/Family Leave Pool

• Experience reviewing and processing ADA Accommodation requests

• Documented experience with Adobe Acrobat and Excel

*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*

• Strong understanding of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements and regulations

• Working knowledge of ADA, workers’ compensation, state leave laws, and related HR compliance

• Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules as they relate to medical information

• Understanding of benefits coordination, including short/long-term disability

• Basic knowledge of employment law, federal & state regulatory compliance

• Excellent organizational and case management skills

• Strong communication skills—verbal and written—to explain policies to employees and managers

• Skilled at recordkeeping and documentation, maintaining confidential files accurately

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Effective time management, prioritizing competing deadlines

• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential medical information professionally

• Ability to assess eligibility, determine entitlement, and communicate determinations

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

* Ability to acquire knowledge of agency programs, policies, and procedures and of the methods, principles, and practices of the agency.

• Ability to collaborate with legal, payroll, benefits and management departments

• Ability to stay current on regulations through training, policy updates, and legal changes

• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat (fillable forms, document editing, and PDF preparation) with the ability to independently format and process documents.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, data validation, pivot tables, and tracking spreadsheets, with little to no need for additional training.

*Environmental & Physical Conditions: *

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants:

*To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documents must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.*

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College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.

This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Veterans Information: The Texas Veterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies.** **Additional info may apply via the job posting.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person’s color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.

**Job:** **Business and Financial Operations*

**Organization:** **TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION*

**Title:** *TVC - HR Wellness & Compliance Specialist (Human Resources Specialist III)*

**Location:** *Texas-Austin*

**Requisition ID:** *00055519*