Human Resources Advisor Sr. (Employee Relations - Fleet Mobility Services)

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor to provide advanced HR support, lead investigations, and partner with senior leaders on HR programs. The role emphasizes advisory support, data-driven decision making, and compliance with regulations.

The incumbent will oversee complex HR issues, develop reporting, and train managers on HR topics, while ensuring alignment with city policies and laws. Location is Austin, TX with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus four years HR experience.
• Experience leading complex investigations into policy violations and handling grievances.
• Experience advising management on disciplinary processes and employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze, implement, and administer HR programs.
• Manage complex HR issues and provide solutions with independent discretion.
• Provide training to managers on HR topics and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Investigations

Training managers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

About This Position

At the Austin Fleet Mobility Department, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping our city moving forward. Managing more than 7,800 vehicles across 25 departments—including Fire, Police, EMS, Austin Energy, and Austin Water — we support the essential services that make Austin thrive, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.

Job Description: Human Resources Advisor Senior

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.

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 in a Human Resources role directly leading complex investigations into allegations of policy violation(s) and handling grievances; Experience in a Human Resources role directly conducting formal investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations; Experience creating professional, well-drafted investigation plans and reports; Experience in a Human Resources role directly handling Employee Relations matters as related to ADA, Leave Management, Workers Compensation, Employment, Workers Compensation and complex workplace issues; Experience advising management on the progressive disciplinary process, including investigating policy violations, preparing documentation, making recommendations and preparing disciplinary actions; Experience working as a strategic business partner in Employee Relations, ADA, Leave Management, Workers Compensation at all levels of an organization and developing effective relationships with managers, supervisors, and other HR Partners to identify and address employee relations issues; Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Notes to Candidate: NOTE: Cover letters and resumes are not being accepted for this position.

Pay Range: $72,220 - $94,790

Schedule: DAYS AND HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible) May be required to work evenings and weekends due to operational needs. Work schedule and location is subject to change based to meet and support operational needs.

Location: 1190 Hargrave St., Austin, Texas

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EEO Statement for City of Austin: The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual\u2019s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call [phone] or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

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