Between $60k and

$74k

Per Year

Position range in Concho Valley $35k - $70k Per Year H272 Benefits amp; Leave Administrator

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation:

Human Resources Specialists

Location:

Sterling City, TX - 76951

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/21/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

09/21/2026

Expires:

10/05/2026

Agency Job ID:

2602435

Job #: 17071593

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Help for . Performs highly complex benefits and leave program administration work by responding to general questions from Department employees, human resources personnel, and management; interacting with the Employees Retirement System of Texas, Office of the Attorney Generalist (OAG), the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), and other entities on behalf of Department employees; and maintaining human resources systems. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Conducts leave report audits daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually to ensure accuracy of leave requests from PeopleSoft and other sources taking the appropriate action to resolve any discrepancies.

Provides guidance to military employees and supervisors regarding military leave policies and procedures and responds to military leave requests. Runs and distributes monthly reports for military Time Reporting Code, veterans leave, and military employees' leave without pay. Submits military employee's timesheets and coordinates payroll adjustments with the Financial Management Division.

Provides guidance to department management and employees regarding policies and procedures for special leave programs (Extended Sick Leave, Family Leave Pool and Sick Leave Pool) including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Coordinates and processes employee leave requests for special leave programs such as Extended Sick Leave, Family Leave Pool, Sick Leave Pool, Military Leave, etc.

Participates in the review and revision of Department HR policies and procedures pertaining to military leave ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements and Extended Sick Leave, Sick Leave Pool, Sick Leave Donation and Family Leave Pool Program as outlined by the Texas Government Code and Texas Administrative Code providing written recommendations to management.

Consults and collaborate with management, HR Staff, and governmental agencies regarding interpretation of rules and laws to ensure program compliance with state, federal laws and regulations as it relates to Special Leave Programs and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Assists in reviewing and analyzing proposed state regulations and legislation related to benefits and leave.

Researches, analyzes, and resolves human resources issues; and provides solutions for assigned benefits and leave program areas and makes recommendations to HRD leadership.

Represents the Department at job and benefits fairs and internal and external committees.

Maintains and updates HR Programs Section job aids, presentations, and other educational and informational materials on a quarterly basis or in coordination with policy, procedure, or system changes; monitors Internet/Intranet content to include hyperlink testing and coordinates the publication of updates as required.

Develops and conducts benefits and leave training for other HR staff and other department personnel as required. Serves as subject matter expert for benefits and leave related programs, policies, and procedures to other human resources professionals.

Assists with planning and developing benefit and leave programs, which have department impact, and determining and implementing effective communication strategies. Consult with appropriate PeopleSoft HCM technical support vendor regarding technical issues or challenges as it relates to benefits & leave.

Reviews and reconciles insurance and leave files; coordinates corrections with external and internal contacts. Assists in the maintenance of various human resources automated systems to include but not limited to assisting in identifying system enhancements and validating and testing system functionality. Participates in the development and maintenance of benefits and leave information, to include standard operating procedures; coordinating the publication of information; and conducting benefits and leave information sessions designed for Department employees and human resources personnel Attends work in accordance with established schedule.

Attends regular team meetings.

Attends miscellaneous meetings, to include meetings with customers, upon request. Completes mandatory training with established timeframe Meets project and response deadlines.

Performs other duties as assigned, including providing employment verifications, and collecting and distributing mail in accordance with security and confidentiality procedures, etc. Manages and maintains military-related documentation and records