Austin Aviation - Human Resources Advisor (Employment and Compensation)

IMDiversity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Aviation is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor (Employment and Compensation) to partner with the HR team at AUS. You will provide professional guidance to managers and executives on employment, compensation, and HR operations, delivering strategic support across programs and policies.

The role emphasizes full-cycle recruiting, policy compliance, data analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will train leaders, manage data integrity, and work onsite at multiple AUS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus three years HR experience.
• One additional year may substitute for education up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR management in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating major HR programs.
• Counsel management and employees on HR issues, policies, and procedures.
• Implement HR programs, processes, and strategies; monitor results and drive improvements.
• Provide training to managers and supervisors on HR topics and procedures.
• Develop and maintain management reporting to support decision making.

Skills

HR policies

Communication

Training others

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Austin Aviation - Human Resources Advisor (Employment and Compensation)

locations

AUS Airport Career and Development Center (ACDC)

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR104962

About This Position

About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport's largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport's expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

Job Description:

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:

• 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:

• 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 Bachelor’s 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 experience handling full cycle recruitment to include working with hiring managers, posting jobs, screening applications, developing and conducting interviews, and auditing hiring packets and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Experience developing and implementing best practices in recruitment and retention strategies.
• Ability to organize multiple projects, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Notes to Candidate:

The Human Resources Advisor works as a strategic business partner with the Human Resources team at Austin Aviation. This position will provide professional guidance to Managers, Supervisors and Executives in the areas of Employment and Compensation.

As a relationship builder, the ideal candidate values stakeholder input and approaches human resources with a collaborative mindset. Additionally, the candidate will bring best practices and innovative solutions in full cycle recruiting and retention activities. This position will work under the direction of the Human Resources Supervisor.

Assessment:

A skills assessment is required for this position.

Salary Range:

$65,390.00$ to $81,740.00

Work Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Hours may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work. This role is 100% in office.

Travel:

This position requires traveling to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties. A driving record verification will be conducted. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver 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. Go to the Driver Safety Program for more information at City of Austin Driver Safety Standards.

Critical Personnel:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports 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.