Senior Human Resources Consultant

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides advanced level consultation, guidance and direction in employee relations, compensation or organizational development to institutional leadership and other customers. Manages daily activities in Employee Relations area with minimal supervision. Provides in-depth content expertise and project management in the design, development and/or implementation of human resources programs, policies and practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides UTMB and CMC leadership with timely advice, guidance and technical support regarding their HR issues.
• Develops relationships with managers and directors to facilitate problem resolution.
• Anticipates customer needs based on market, recruitment, legislative, and legal trends.
• Facilitates department usage of the Performance Management Program.
• Provides guidance to customers regarding employee discipline issues.
• Facilitates the development of career ladders, including job design, job evaluation and compensation.
• Analyzes market data to determine internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Works with HR Compensation regarding the creation of new positions and the evaluation of multiple positions in a job family.
• Develops Human Resources policies and facilitates the approval and communication.
• Interprets Human Resources policies and procedures, working with institutional leaders and management.
• Facilitates reductions-in-force as necessary.
• Monitors and evaluates consulting and employee development outcomes.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficient HR professional.
• Proficient knowledge of Human Resources and employment law.
• Mastery of organizational workforce policies and practices.
• Working organizational development knowledge.
• Strong partnership and in-depth understanding of the customer's business and current issues.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• High level of impact and influence with customers.
• Leadership consulting and coaching skills.
• High level of ability in dealing with difficult customers to gain consensus.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to provide two or more options for problem solving and to provide problem-solving direction to other HR consultants and customers.
• Proficient use of personal computers and general office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Supervisory/leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills across multiple customer groups.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and prioritize work.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

May be required to visit and/or work within a prison environment as needed. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.