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What Makes the City of Austin Special

• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

• Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave work-life balance programs and extensive benefits.

• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees Retirement System.

• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs on-site fitness centers and mental health support.

• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

By joining us you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Job Description:

Human Resources Advisor

Purpose:

Under general direction provides management and employee groups journey-level professional human resources (HR) support on a broad range of HR issues and decisions. Responsible for the implementation of services and programs in one or more areas of HR.

Duties Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Assists HR management in planning designing developing implementing and evaluating major HR programs.

Serves as subject matter expert in providing advice and counsel to management and employee groups on a broad range of HR issues and with applicable regulations programs policies and procedures.

Implements HR programs procedures processes and strategies.

Recommends enhancements to improve policies procedures operational efficiency and service quality; and monitors implementation of agreed upon actions until the problem has been resolved.

Advises and influences management in making sound HR-related decisions.

Identifies analyzes and recommends solutions for various HR problems using morale indicators and other personnel measurements such as but not limited to surveys turnover and grievances; and presents recommendations for corrective action programs when needed.

Provides training to managers and supervisors on HR topics and procedures.

Researches gathers analyzes and evaluates data and information; monitors program trends; reviews and performs quality checks of program-related data; and develops and maintains management reporting to support decision making and policy development.

Monitors and maintains system data files records and reporting; transmits program data files to vendors; develops monitors and implements information tracking systems.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership work assignments evaluation training and guidance to others.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal State and Local laws and ordinances governing personnel activities.
• Knowledge of City practices policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of practices of HR program administration and management.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to handle hostility conflict and uncertain situations.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge in assigned specialized HR areas.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in related field plus three (3) years of HR experience.
• One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and expedite leave management cases including ADA accommodations Workers Compensation Military Leave Leaves of Absence and FMLA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to employees managers and external partners.
• Experience coordinating payroll processes while ensuring accuracy compliance and the integrity of employee records.

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Development Services assists homeowners business owners and contractors when they build demolish remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.

Position Overview:

Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Pay Range: $65390.00 - $81740.00

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical dental vision paid leave time a highly competitive retirement plan career development opportunities and more. Please clickHEREfor more information.

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

Employment Application:
The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed complete employment application is required.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• This detailed application will be evaluated for the qualifications and will be used to establish base pay if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles number of employees supervised and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position including all job duties and responsibilities.

Post Interview Verification:

• If you are selected as the top candidate for a positionDSD-HR will contact the current and former employer as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contact information on the application is accurate.
• Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veterans preference.

Assessment(s): Candidates selected for interview may undergo a skill/competency-based assessment(s).

Travel:If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of AustinDriver Safety Program you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Critical Employee:Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps including attachments and submission must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race creed color national origin sex gender identity age religion veteran status disability or sexual addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS AIDS Related Complex or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.