Strategic HR Advisor — Policy, Programs & Training

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin transportation-adjacent HR role seeks an experienced advisor to support management and employee groups on a broad range of HR issues. The incumbent will implement HR programs, provide guidance, and maintain data systems to enable informed decision making.

Responsibilities include training, policy interpretation, and data analysis, with emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and effective service delivery to staff and leadership across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus three (3) years of HR experience.
• Experience with HRIS and ATS preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws governing personnel activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists HR management in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating major HR programs.
• Provides advice and counsel to management and employee groups on HR issues and applicable regulations, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Implements HR programs, procedures, processes, and strategies.
• Monitors program trends; reviews and performs quality checks of data; develops reporting to support decision making.
• Trains managers and supervisors on HR topics and procedures.
• Maintains system data, files, records, and reporting; supports data transmission to vendors.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Advisory skills

Training & development

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Austin transportation-adjacent HR role seeks an experienced advisor to support management and employee groups on a broad range of HR issues. The incumbent will implement HR programs, provide guidance, and maintain data systems to enable informed decision making.

Responsibilities include training, policy interpretation, and data analysis, with emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and effective service delivery to staff and leadership across departments.