HR Programs & Compliance Specialist

City of Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks a Human Resources Specialist to support HR programs, advise management, and help implement policies and processes in city departments. You will also handle data analysis and documentation to improve HR operations.

Responsibilities include advising on employment law, collaborating with HR teams, and assisting with research and reporting to drive workforce initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Assist in implementing, administering, and evaluating HR programs.
• Develop systems, policies, procedures, strategies, and workflows for use within departments.
• Provide information to employees and conduct basic research with recommendations.
• Advise management on compliance with and interpretation of City personnel policies and employment laws.
• Assist in solving HR problems and monitor implementation of actions.
• Analyze morale indicators and present corrective action recommendations.
• Collaborate on HR teams with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing, administering, and evaluating HR programs.
• Assist in developing systems, policies, and workflows for use within departments.
• Provide information to employees and conduct basic research with recommendations.
• Advise management on compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Assist in solving HR problems and monitor implementation of actions.
• Analyze morale indicators and present corrective action recommendations.
• Collaborate on HR teams with stakeholders.

Skills

HR knowledge

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Data analysis

Computer skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Training others

Knowledge of employment laws

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The City of Austin seeks a Human Resources Specialist to support HR programs, advise management, and help implement policies and processes in city departments. You will also handle data analysis and documentation to improve HR operations.

Responsibilities include advising on employment law, collaborating with HR teams, and assisting with research and reporting to drive workforce initiatives across the organization.