Human Resources Advisor Senior

City of Austin

1d•$68,660 - $85,830•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Development Services Department assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes. DSD is seeking a Human Resources Advisor Senior that will provide expert support on employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, workplace issue resolution, and investigations. This person will serve as an occasional backup for leave management by assisting with leave administration, accommodations, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing personnel activities.
Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge and practices of HR program administration and management.
Knowledge of practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
Knowledge of principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Skill in overseeing the maintenance of HR program/process documentation, data, schedules, records, and files.
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 coordinate deadlines, prioritize work demands and assign/monitor work performed.
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 establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
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.

Nice To Haves

Progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
Experience conducting complex, sensitive, and high‑risk workplace investigations with strong documentation and interview skills.
Proven ability to partner with leaders at all levels, offering consultation, coaching, and solutions aligned with organizational values and culture.
Strong data literacy: ability to analyze trends, identify risks, prepare reports, and recommend proactive ER strategies.
Experience supporting performance management processes, corrective action, and disciplinary actions.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage highly confidential matters.
Strong communication skills and comfortable facilitating tough conversations and delivering recommendations clearly and professionally.
Act as a backup for Leave Management programs.

Responsibilities

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 workflows, 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.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.