Human Resources Specialist (Austin Facilities Management)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

3d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist provides support, advice, and problem solving in human resources. For Austin Facilities Management, the role supports key functional areas including talent acquisition, compensation, and records management, serving candidates, employees, and department leaders. The position assists with HR programs and processes, provides information and recommendations based on research, advises management and employee groups on City personnel policies and employment laws, and helps resolve HR issues. It also analyzes morale indicators, prepares written materials and data, and collaborates with HR colleagues and other stakeholders. The role may provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. This is a non-exempt position based at 411 Chicon St, Austin, Texas. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; hours may vary based on departmental needs and initiatives, and some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. The position may require travel between work locations and may require a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one by the hire date.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus two years of related HR experience; equivalent combinations of education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge of the assigned HR area, relevant federal, state, and local personnel laws and ordinances, and City practices, policies, and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, plan, and organize; and skill in computer use, data analysis, and problem solving.
Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations and to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to train others and develop and maintain current knowledge of assigned HR areas and HR computerized tools, databases, and communication techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
A criminal background check may be required, depending on position responsibilities.
May require a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one by the hire date.

Nice To Haves

Experience completing criminal background and reference checks.
Experience supporting recruitment activities, including developing interview questions and selection materials.
Experience processing compensation actions such as reclassifications, stipends, and employee allowances.
Experience maintaining confidential personnel records in compliance with records retention requirements.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing, administering, and evaluating HR programs.
Assist in developing and implementing systems, policies, procedures, strategies, and process workflows for use within departments.
Provide information to employees in assigned areas; conduct basic research and make recommendations based on findings.
Advise management and employee groups on compliance with and communication, interpretation, and implementation of City personnel policies and relevant employment laws and regulations.
Help solve HR problems, develop best practices, make recommendations, and monitor agreed-upon actions through resolution.
Research and compile information and prepare memos, letters, reports, forms, plans, documents, and queries using computers, spreadsheets, databases, or presentation software.
Assist in analyzing morale indicators, including surveys, turnover, and grievances, and present recommendations for corrective action within the area of specialization.
Collaborate and participate on teams with HR and other stakeholders.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.