Human Resources Advisor

austintexas; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Central Library is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to provide journeyman-level HR support across programs, policies, and regulations within the City of Austin workforce. You will work with managers and staff to implement services, monitor program quality, and drive improvements.

You will advise management on HR issues, support recruitment via ATS, maintain HRIS records, generate reports, and deliver training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with 3 years HR experience.
• One additional year may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four years.
• Experience leading full-cycle recruitment using an ATS.
• Experience using HRIS to input, update, review, and analyze data.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR management in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating major HR programs.
• Provide advisory support to management and employees on a broad range of HR issues and with applicable regulations, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Implement HR programs, procedures, processes, and strategies.
• Advise and influence management in HR-related decision making.

Skills

HR policies

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

HRIS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About This Position

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 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

• 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

Notes to Candidate

The Human Resources Advisor must be able to exercise sound critical thinking and judgment to handle complex matters, and must possess excellent listening, problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills. In addition, the ideal candidate must possess strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to build trust and maximize relationships with employees at all levels.

Work Location

Austin Central Library - 710 West Cesar Chavez St., 78701

Salary Range

$65,390.0