Place of Business: 
Lubbock Central Appraisal District

Location:
2109 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas

Position Description:
Examples of Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Appraiser, the Fiscal/HR Administrator is responsible for the accounting of all appraisal district operational funds and human resources duties.

Job Duties and / or Responsibilities:

1. Posts and balances general and subsidiary ledgers for Collections and Appraisal operational funds. Closes accounts at year end and prepares year end reports. Responsible for processing and payment of invoices and general ledger accounting.
2. Prepares annual budget for review by Chief Appraiser.
3. Coordinates financial audit and tax roll audit.
4. Prepares fund balances in April and at year end to determine unassigned fund balances and if LCAD has a need to reserve any of the available funds.
5. Responsible for invoicing entities for services rendered and ensuring the timely collection of those funds.
6. Prepares Revenue and Expenditure, Bank Statement, Certificate of Deposit, and Individual Expense Reports for monthly Board of Directors’ meeting. Presentation of these financial reports at each Board meeting.
7. Responsible for the employee payroll files and submitting timesheet data to payroll service company on a timely basis.
8. Ensures that quarterly reports for the Internal Revenue Service and Texas Employment Commission and W-2 forms at year end are prepared and filed on a timely basis by the payroll service company.
9. Prepares 1099 forms at year end to be filed on a timely basis by the software service company.
10. Provides annual salary pools to staff for performance evaluations.
11. Submits the monthly Texas County and District Retirement report and bi-weekly Nationwide Retirement report with information supplied by the payroll service company.
12. Maintains fixed asset inventory.
13. Monitors availability of operational funds for investment purposes and invests these funds (with approval) to ensure the District the best return on its investment considering cash flow needs.
14. Assists auditors during annual financial audit and annual work comp audit.
15. Coordinates annual health insurance renewal including open enrollment for health and other employee benefits.
16. Conduct new employee orientation and process employee terminations and retirements (submit paperwork to health insurance provider, TCDRS, etc.) Notify health insurance provider of qualifying events and submit salary changes for LTD and life insurance purposes.
17. Coordinates annual employee recognition program.
18. Coordinates annual United Way campaign.
19. Organizes hiring activities including job postings, etc. Maintain employee job descriptions and pay ranges.
20. Coordinates activities related to Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, EEOC, COBRA, FLSA., TCDRS and Nationwide Retirement.
21. Maintains and updates employee handbook, travel guidelines and investment policy.
22. Performs other duties as required or directed.
23. Regular attendance and punctuality. Overtime will be required.

Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field. Knowledge of accounting principles, preferably governmental accounting. Equivalent work experience and/or PHR certification may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Application: Applications are available in our office or on our website at www.lubbockcad.org.

Salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications

Please submit cover letter, application and resume to:
Lubbock Central Appraisal District
Fiscal/HR Administrator
Attn: Margie Smith/Fiscal/HR Administrator
P.O. Box 10542, Lubbock Texas 79408
2109 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79411
msmith@lubbockcad.org

Place of Business: SMU

Job Location: Dallas, TX

About SMU:

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Compensation Specialist II administers, assesses, and implements SMU's compensation programs to ensure they are competitive and aligned with compensation and university objectives. This role also oversees and maintains the integrity of SMU's job classification/job architecture framework and compensation structure. This role also provides compensation expertise and consultation to campus constituencies to support best practices involving interpretation and application of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations, as well as SMU’s compensation practices.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

• November 27, 2024.
• Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by November 15, 2024.

EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Essential Functions:

• Administer, assess, and implement SMU's compensation programs. Oversee and maintain the integrity of SMU's job classification framework and compensation structure (e.g. job titles, job codes, pay grades, etc.). Update and maintain pay structures, grades, compensation guidelines. Administer and oversee position management within HRIS system. Perform job analysis & job evaluation, including review of organizational structure, to determine position classification, job level, pay grade, and FLSA status. Review, evaluate, & approve compensation/classification change requests. Communicate recommendations and outcomes to HR Business Partner and/or department. Update & maintain electronic job description records. Review & approve job requisitions.
• Conduct compensation analysis, including job pricing, benchmarking, and market research to determine the internal and external value of jobs. Participate in compensation surveys, conduct research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends. Prepare and analyze survey data. Manage SMU’s biannual compensation market study and serve as liaison with the consultant. Audit pay practices to ensure compliance with federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations. Make recommendations to adjust salary structure in response to market data and SMU needs.
• Provide compensation expertise and consultation to campus constituencies to support best practices involving interpretation and application of regulations and SMU’s compensation practices. Advise managers and HR Business Partners on classification and compensation matters and on making effective pay decisions within guidelines. Oversee and manage career paths for employees to assist managers in designing effective development opportunities.
• Manage annual merit process, including compiling information, documents, and sending communication. Collaborate with Office of Budget, Financial Business Managers, HR Business Analyst, and HR team members to ensure data and documents are properly collected and processed.
• Perform special projects, ad hoc market analysis, and prepare data reports as requested. Monitor and maintain compensation-related data integrity analysis, identify issues, and provide recommendations to correct. Continuously review processes and identify methods to improve the workflow and timeliness. Recommend and create compensation practices procedures as needed or when appropriate.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of three years of work experience in job analysis, job evaluation, or other related human resource experience, to include demonstrated experience in database and spreadsheet tools, is required. Experience creating and/or managing career paths for employees is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism are essential.
• Candidate must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to devise solutions and approach issues with a solution-oriented stance. Must also have the ability to work cooperatively with others and independently, demonstrating a high degree of initiative.
• Candidate must have strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize appropriately, and evaluate competing needs. A strong focus on attention to detail is essential.
• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to perform compensation data analysis, as well as apply basic statistical interpretation. Must also have a broad understanding of compensation techniques, methods, and practices. The ability to work with numerical calculations and organize data in meaningful ways is essential. Relevant experience in analyzing HR data and creating metrics is strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of Vlookup function. Must also have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g.Word and Outlook). Experience with an HRIS system is required, knowledge of HCM PeopleSoft is preferred. Experience with CompAnalyst salary platform or similar salary survey platform, desired. A working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
• Candidate must have strong knowledge of federal and state wage and salary laws and regulations.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Place of Business: City of Greenville, TX

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Position Description:
The friendliest people live in Greenville, Texas. This City has changed from a place that relied on cotton production to a leader in the fields of robotics, aerospace technology, and manufacturing. In the last few years, Greenville has experienced a growth boom, up 12%, and has opened dozens of new restaurants, shops, and attractions for its residents and visitors to enjoy. Greenville is home to 29,578 people in 33.4 square miles, and the City is the county seat for Hunt County, population 99,594, conveniently located just 45 miles northeast of Dallas. Come see why Greenville is A City With Heart!

With a team of three and an annual budget of approximately $665,000, the Human Resources Department partners with employees and departments to maximize the success of Greenville. They do this by maintaining and recruiting the right people for the right role and developing a highly qualified City staff by providing competitive benefit/compensation programs, a safe and healthy work environment, a well-managed civil service system, and opportunities for continued training/education in work-related areas. They also work to consistently address the organization’s needs in an inclusive way, exemplifying a high degree of professionalism and a concern for quality service that is useful, helpful, and honest.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The new Director of Human Resources will join a talented team of committed public servants and be asked to help take the organization to the next level. Under the guidance of the City Manager, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for directing the staff and activities of the Human Resources division, including the organization’s recruitment, payroll, training and development, worker’s compensation, risk management, benefits, and civil service activities. The new hire will play a key role in developing and implementing personnel policies and providing strategic leadership and vision for the department. By fostering a positive work environment, they will ensure clear and open communication, employee development, and a culture of respect and mutual support within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:
The City of Greenville is seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Human Resources to lead the department with integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the City’s employees and organizational goals. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates should also have three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources involving staffing, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training, and risk management, including at least one year of experience in a management capacity. Local government experience is preferred, as is experience with civil service. The selected candidate must also maintain a Texas driver’s license throughout their tenure.

Salary:
The salary range for this position is $87,568 to $139,838, depending on qualifications and experience.

Interested in applying?
Please apply online: http://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employers/open-recruitments/greenville-tx-human-resources-director

For more information on this position, contact:
Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President
MarshaReed@GovernmentResource.com
806-789-9641