TEMPORARY - Human Resources Advisor - Employment

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Position Overview:
This position will work within the Human Resources division of Austin Resource Recovery to perform a wide variety of HR functions. They will develop and drive strategies to target and attract candidates to hard-to-fill-roles in this competitive job market.

They will be responsible for constructing and administering employee compensation programs and incentives. They will build partnerships with external agencies and City of Austin departments to design more affective recruiting strategies and attract a diverse candidate pool.

They will provide guidance to leadership on compensation, policy interpretation and complex human resources issues. They will perform other duties related to, HRIS systems, BANNER, UKG, and serve as a back up for HR core functions.

They will be tasked with special projects and events. Top candidate must possess discretion in handling details of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. They should be collaborative, as well as assertive and confident and model professional demeanor and integrity.

Benefits: Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This is a federal program designed to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans upon meeting program requirements.

When completing a City of Austin employment application:

Virtual Interviews: Austin Resource Recovery may conduct virtual interviews.

If you are selected to interview:
Candidates selected to interview will receive information and instructions for preparing a short presentation to be given at the time of the interview.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

Skills Assessments: A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.

Nepotism Policy: The City of Austin Nepotism Policy states, “No person, regardless of job title or length of tenure with the City, shall be employed in a position in which the relative has direct or indirect supervisory authority regarding the terms and conditions of their relative’s employment.”

Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Military/Veteran: Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite – including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

• 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:

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.