Human Resources Advisor - Talent Acquisition

IMDiversity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) in Austin, TX seeks a Human Resources Advisor - Talent Acquisition to support recruitment and HR programs. This full-time role partners with management to plan and implement hiring strategies across departments.

Responsibilities include advising on HR policies, managing data quality, and delivering training to managers while maintaining reporting. A Bachelor's degree and 3 years HR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of HR experience.
• One additional year of experience may substitute for education up to four years.
• Experience with recruitment and HR programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists HR management in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating major HR programs.
• Advises and influences management in making sound HR-related decisions.
• Implements HR programs, procedures, processes, and strategies.
• Recommends enhancements to improve policies, procedures, operational efficiency, and service quality; and monitors implementation of actions until resolved.
• Provides training to managers and supervisors on HR topics and procedures.
• Develops and maintains management reporting to support decision making and policy development.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

HR policies

Multitasking

Training others

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Applicant tracking system (ATS)

HRIS system

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Human Resources Advisor - Talent Acquisition

locations

5202

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR105041

About This Position

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 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 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.