Temporary Human Resources Advisor (Employment)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$65,390 - $81,740•Onsite

About The Position

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. This temporary position is housed within the Employment Team and is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts for Austin Water. The role oversees all phases of the recruitment process. The selected candidate must demonstrate a high degree of initiative, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to cultivate strong, professional relationships with hiring managers.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with executives and senior management to develop and maintain relationships
Experience in high volume talent acquisition of both exempt and non-exempt positions
Experience handling full cycle recruitment to include posting jobs, screening applications, developing, and reviewing interview questions and reviewing selection packets
Experience using an applicant tracking/HRIS system
Experience using Microsoft Offices applications to include Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

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