Human Resources Advisor /Senior (Employee Relations)

City of Austin, TX
Austin, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 13, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Job Description

    Minimum Qualifications
    This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:


    Human Resources Advisor:
    • 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.


    Licenses and Certifications Required:
    None

    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:
    None.
    Notes to Applicants

    Human Resources Advisor Senior: $32.23 - $40.29
    Human Resources Advisor: $30.70 - $38.37


    POSITION OVERVIEW :
    This position will act as a primary contact for employee relations issues and is required to administer and track programs that are managed via the Aviation Employee Relations Office.
    This position will also Collaborate with Aviation and City of Austin ( COA ) personnel regarding employee relations issues to include interpretation of polices and procedures.

    This position will provide professional guidance and best practices for employee relations functions to include:

    - TWC Hearings
    -Title VII / Harassment (Departmental level)
    -Grievances
    -Unemployment Claims
    -General Employee Relations Issues/ Complaints
    -Mediation
    -Support Public Information Requests
    -Assist with policy and procedure development.

    ASSESSMENT :

    Skills assessment(s) may be required for this position.

    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.

    APPLICATION INFORMATION :
    • A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
    • Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates on your online application.
    • The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
    • Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
    • Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
    • The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.


    VETERAN :

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

    GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION POSTINGS :

    Employees in Good Standing who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase, at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

    CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :

    The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment

    LANGUAGE :

    Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

    WORK HOURS :

    Shift may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work

    OVERTIME :

    Overtime may be required with or without notice.

    DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS
    Pay Range
    HR Advisor: $30.70 - $38.37
    HR Advisor Sr: $32.23 - $40.29
    Hours
    Monday - Friday
    7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
    Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
    Job Close Date 12/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience in Human Resources providing professional guidance on Employee Relations matters.
    • Human Resources experience in employee complaint resolution and in conducting complex workplace investigations, including writing investigation reports.
    • Experience handling grievances, reviewing corrective action letters regarding performance and disciplinary actions.
    • Experience creating professional, well-drafted investigation plans and reports.
    • Experience developing and delivering workplace training on human resources topics.
    • Experience in mediation and/or alternate dispute resolution techniques.
    • Ability to travel to more than one work location.
    Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
    This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


    Human Resources Advisor
    Human Resources Advisor Senior

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. 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

    Human Resources Advisor
    Human Resources Advisor Senior

    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 (*).
    * This position requires a 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. Do you meet these minimum requirements?
    • Yes
    • No
    * Please describe your experience in Human Resources providing professional guidance on Employee Relations matters
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Please describe your Human Resources experience in employee complaint resolution and in conducting complex workplace investigations, including writing investigation reports.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Describe your experience handling grievances and reviewing corrective actions letters regarding performance and disciplinary actions. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Describe the process/tools you use to create professional, well-drafted investigation plans and reports. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Describe your experience developing and delivering workplace training on human resources topics.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Please describe your experience in mediation and/or alternate dispute resolution techniques.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
    • Yes
    • No
    * The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. 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 Criminal Background Check to be hired.
    • I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment
    * Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
    (Open Ended Question)


    Optional & Required Documents

    Required Documents Optional Documents
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Austin
    • City of Austin

    The City of Austin

    This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

    Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

    The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

    Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

    There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

    City Government

    The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

    The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

    The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

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