Human Resources Advisor

Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Career Growth

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking an experienced HR professional to support personnel activities, administer HR programs, and advise hiring managers on pay and diversity strategies. The role requires knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, strong data analysis, and excellent communication across all levels.

The position may involve travel to multiple work locations and requires completing a detailed COA employment application. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of HR experience.
• Experience leading full-cycle recruitment using an ATS to post jobs, screen applications and interview candidates.
• Experience reviewing, weighing, and analyzing data to establish base pay.
• Experience using an HRIS to input, update, review, and analyze employee data.
• Experience providing training and guidance on diversity and inclusion to hiring managers.

Skills

Federal/State/Local HR law

City practices & policies

HR program administration

Customer service principles

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Computers & software

Data analysis & problem solving

Planning & organizing

Conflict management

Training others

HR specialized knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

* 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.* 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.* Experience leading full-cycle recruitment using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to create job postings, screen applications, and select qualified candidates for interviews.* Experience reviewing, weighing, and analyzing data to establish base pay.* Experience using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to input, update, review, and analyze employee and organizational data.* Experience providing training, consultation, and guidance to hiring managers on strategies regarding diversity and inclusion.* Experience developing and delivering workplace training on human resources-related topics to employees at all levels and to large groups.* Demonstrated organizational development and change management skills, highly capable of working with different leadership styles, diverse and/or complex organizational issues and structures.* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).* Ability to travel to more than one work location* A detailed, complete COA employment application is REQUIRED. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.* Please be sure to provide a COMPLETE and detailed employment history, including all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.* For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.* Incomplete applications will not be considered.* **Travel:** If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin 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.* All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.* This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant. The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule. Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.