Human Resources Advisor Senior - Talent Acquisition

IMDiversity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) seeks a Senior Human Resources Advisor focused on Talent Acquisition. You will partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, guide recruitment, and drive HR programs to attract top talent.

You will manage complex HR issues, provide manager training, analyze HR data, and ensure policy compliance. A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in related field and four years of HR experience.
• Experience with recruitment processes and HR program administration.
• Ability to analyze data and interpret HR metrics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior leaders and management on HR program analysis and administration.
• Advises on HR decisions and ensures compliance with policies and laws.
• Provides training to managers on HR topics and procedures.
• Maintains HR data and reporting to support decision making.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Human Resources Advisor Senior - Talent Acquisition

locations
5202
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR105138

About This Position

Job Description Summary

About Us!

Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

Job Description

Purpose:
Under limited direction, provides management and employee groups advanced journey-level professional human resources (HR) support on a broad range of HR issues and decisions, primarily in matters that require independent discretion. 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.

• Collaborates and serves as strategic partner with senior leaders and management on HR programmatic analysis, implementation, and administration providing operational oversight, advice, and analytical support.
• Manages and resolves complex HR-related issues and provides solutions to programs and processes, monitoring implementation of agreed upon actions until the problem has been resolved.
• Advises and influences management in making sound HR-related decisions.
• 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.
• Interprets and provides guidance on, and interpretation of, applicable systems, policies, procedures, strategies, process work flows, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies, regulations, laws, and program objectives.
• 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; and 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 and practices of HR program administration and management.
• Knowledge of practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
• Knowledge of principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Skill in overseeing the maintenance of HR program/process documentation, data, schedules, records, and files.
• 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 coordinate deadlines, prioritize work demands and assign/monitor work performed.
• 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 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 four (4) 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 managing the full cycle recruitment process including planning, sourcing, developing, and facilitating the hiring process to position filled.
• Experience using an applicant tracking/HRIS system.
• Experience using social media platforms and/or external websites in the recruitment process.
• Possess strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships and develop rapport and credibility with employees and management.
• A Teamwork attitude; possess strong interpersonal, collaboration and problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS and PowerPoint software applications.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.