Minimum Qualifications
Human Resources Advisor Senior - 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.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Notes to Applicants
This role serves as a strategic business partner with Fleet’s leadership team and functions as a change agent and subject matter expert for a wide variety of workforce issues with a focus on employee relations. This position functions strategically, providing consultation to supervisors, managers and executives, providing advanced analytics responsive to new and existing initiatives, and responding to complex demands in a rapidly changing environment while serving as a reviewer and back-up support for other Fleet HR team members.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another top candidate from the same candidate pool, or, advertise for the new position.
Application:A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like us to consider. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position.
Additional Information:
If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High Graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
More than one round of interviews may be required.
Skills Assessment: A skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
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.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.
Cover letters and resumes are not being accepted for this position.
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Pay Range
$31.81 - $39.76
Hours
Monday-Friday.
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (flexible)
May be required to work evenings and weekends due to operational needs. Work schedule and location is subject to change based upon business needs.
Job Close Date 04/30/2024 Type of Posting External Department Fleet Mobility Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading complex investigations into allegations of policy violation(s);
- Experience conducting formal investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations and writing investigation reports;
- Experience advising management on the progressive disciplinary process, including investigating policy violations, preparing documentation, making recommendations and preparing disciplinary actions;
- Experience working as a strategic business partner in Employee Relations ADA , Leave Management, Workers Compensation at all levels of an organization and developing effective relationships with managers, supervisors, and other HR Partners to identify and address employee relations issues;
- Experience performing tasks related to Employee Relations, ADA , Leave Management, Workers Compensation, Employment, Workers Compensation and complex workplace issues;
- Current PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP, and/or SHRM - SCP certification or the ability to acquire within six (6) months of employment;
- 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.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 work flows, 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.
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 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.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Human Resources Advisor Senior position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.
* Describe your overall Human Resources experience and how it relates to this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience to include years of experience in leading complex and/or sensitive investigations into allegations of policy violations.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
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