Human Resources Advisor (Compensation)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
The Human Resources Advisor will join the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, supporting 1000+ employees. This position will take on an exciting opportunity to partner with leadership in advising and making recommendations on compensation matters and will drive resolution for the City of Austin!

The HR Advisor will focus on all compensation matters in the department. This individual will serve as a trusted subject matter expert and will be the HR business partner in strategically assessing data, structure, budgetary constraints, and relationships. TPW is looking for someone with readiness to assist on compensation processes, HRIS maintenance, and support TPW HR staff with other human resources duties as required. To succeed, you will need innovative ambition and passion for customer service purposefully aimed at maximizing available sources to gather information needed to understand ambiguous, complex, and sensitive situations.

View A Video about the department by clicking here! An effective Human Resources Advisor will have the following:

• Strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to positively build relationships and develop strategies with leaders, teams, and individuals.
• A critical thinker in handling contentious matters, effective in problem-solving, and understanding local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they relate to human resources.
• Develop methods and creative recommendations for process improvements and enhancements regarding collaborative relationships.
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness and ensure employees are safe, productive, healthy, and provided consistent, fair, and equitable treatment in the workplace.
• Advanced computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams), and emerging HR technologies

Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits, click here!


Applicant: READ THIS STATEMENT

Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation. This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule of 50% minimum working in-office after the probationary period.


Video Conferencing Software Technology:
Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$30.70 - $38.37 per hour
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives. This is a hybrid telework position with a minimum of 50% working in the office.
Job Close Date 10/07/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 E. Ben White Blvd Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• City of Austin experience with reclassifications and restructures.
• City of Austin experience with processing bilingual, acting pay, salary adjustments.
• Experience creating new job descriptions and career progression programs.
• Experience using interpersonal and verbal communication to establish effective working relationships with employees at all levels, including multiple levels of leadership.
• Experience generating presentable reports in Microsoft Excel and emerging HR technologies based on information gathered from various human resource databases.
• Ability to Travel to more than one work location.

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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The 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 (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

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’s 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.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires 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. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing Career ladder or Career Progression Programs?

• None
• Some, but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years to less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years of experience or more

* Describe your experience with Compensation related activities such as reclassifications, job description modifications, and reorganizations.
(Open Ended Question)
* Indicate which best describes your skill using Microsoft Excel.

• No experience using this software
• Basic (enter data, modify worksheet, perform calculations)
• Intermediate (Create/modify charts, calcualating with advanced formulas, sorting & filtering data)
• Advanced User (Macros, Pivot tables, What-if Analysis, Link Cell in different workbooks)

* If selected for this position, the relevant work history on your application is used to determine your rate of pay. Your submission of a complete application is critical to the pay calculation. Your overall relevant experience from your employment application will be used in this calculation, not the resume or cover letter. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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