Salary: $78,832.00 - $98,550.00 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16802
Department: Tax Assessor Collector
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
The HRBP -Leave Administrator is responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of time entry, time-off and employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, non-FMLA, military/USERRA, ADA accommodations, and all other leaves. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and County policies while providing exceptional service to employees and managers. This position manages multiple employees/divisions simultaneously while prioritizing the most urgent needs and collaborates with internal stakeholders to discuss complex time off work matters.

Leave Administration
• Administers all types of employee leaves, including FMLA, non-FMLA, Military/USERRA, ADA, paid parental leave, and other statutory or company-specific programs.
• Reviews requests and extensions based on eligibility, policy, and medical certification and submits to the Chief HR Officer for approval.
• Calculates leave duration, track usage, and monitor for potential misuse or overuse.
• Investigate suspected leave abuse and escalate issues appropriately.
• Maintains accurate and complete electronic leave files in compliance with HIPAA and privacy standard
Compliance & Documentation
• Ensures adherence to federal/state leave laws (FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, etc.) and internal policies.
• Issues required notices, forms, and communications within regulatory timelines.
• Tracks certification deadlines, recertification needs, and return-to-work documentation.
• Stays current with evolving leave-related legislation and industry best practices.
Systems & Recordkeeping
• Enters, updates, and maintains employee data in HRIS and timekeeping systems (e.g., STARS-PeopleSoft).
• Manage leave-related time entry and supports timesheet corrections.
• Maintains leaves calendars, dashboards, and workflow tracking tools.
• Coordinates with Payroll to ensure accurate pay, including partial pay, intermittent leave, and pay adjustments.
Employee & Manager Support
• Provides guidance to employees and managers on leave eligibility, policies, procedures, and legal rights.
• Handles sensitive or complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and de-escalation skills.
• Communicates leave status updates and return-to-work dates to managers, Payroll, Benefits, Chief HR Officer and HRBPs.
• Facilitates return-to-work processes, including ADA accommodation requests in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborates with HRT Benefits and Workers' Compensation teams to ensure coordinated leave experiences.
• Supports attendance management by assisting the manager when verifying timesheet accuracy.
Training & Development
• Participates in training sessions, webinars, and HR forums for ongoing development.
• Serves as a presenter or co-facilitator for internal training on leave policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Five (5) years in Human Resources or related field, with at least three years focused on leave administration.
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS (e.g., PeopleSoft) and timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos, ADP, SAP), a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other federal/state leave laws.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Effectively provide program-related advice to employees and managers
• Demonstrate proficiency (at an advanced level) in using computers and software such as Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and Adobe platforms for editing and creating forms
• Demonstrate an advanced level of skill using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) or similar applications
• Effectively manage projects
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organization skills
• Develop good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and always maintain a professional and cordial demeanor
• Demonstrate compassion and discretion while working with sensitive employee disability issues
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information
Work Environment:
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and site visits to various Tax Offices, Harris County and community facilities, both outdoors and indoors.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and occasional overnight travel to conferences and training sessions required.
Physical Demands:
This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times,
boxes or equipment must be transported weighing up to 30 lbs.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:

Advanced:
A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Intermediate:
A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Basic:
A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.

Entry Level:
A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable Human Resources or related field?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Please provide details about your verifiable Human Resources or related field.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
05

What experience do you have administering employee leave programs and accommodations, including FMLA, ADA, and PWFA? Please include your years of experience, systems used, and examples of how you have supported employees and managers while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Required Question