Assistant Director, Human Resources (Human Resources Administration)

City of Austin, TX
Austin, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 14, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Job Description

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field, plus five (5) years of upper-level management experience which included supervision of major Human Resource programs.


    Licenses or Certifications:
    • None.


    Notes to Applicants

    To view the City of Austin recruitment video, please click here.
    How to Apply:
    Please visit the Mosaic Public Partners site to view more about this position and apply .

    Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Greg Nelson or Bryan Noblett at (916) 550-4100.

    References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

    If you are selected as a top candidate:
    • Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
    • This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).


    Benefits:
    • Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.


    This position is open until filled.

    Note: Information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public in compliance with the Texas Open Records Act.
    Pay Range
    $167,000 to $177,000 annually
    Hours
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
    *Hours may vary depending upon business needs
    Job Close Date Type of Posting External Department Human Resources Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications
    The ideal candidate for the position of Assistant Director of Human Resources will possess certain traits and experiences that will lead to success:
    • Deep experience with employee benefits, insurance, risk, and their financial aspects is essential, especially if gained in a large public agency.
    • A collaborative style with strong communication skills will fit well on the HR leadership team.
    • A solutions-driven approach, with a high emphasis on customer service.
    • A lens for equity and an understanding of how to apply it in this work.
    • Effective change management skills are necessary in communicating and gaining support for changes that affect a large organization.
    • A strong work ethic and follow-through to take on improvements to large-scale programs and systems.
    • An ability to work with a concept/idea to shape and give viable ideas, solution, structure around the topic.
    • The City of Austin is transitioning to Workday for its Human Capital Management system. Experience with Workday, or experience with large-scale system implementation would be ideal.
    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.
    Prepares Personnel Policies and recommends adoption to the City Manager. Recommends additions to, modifications of, or deletions from such policies. Administers personnel rules and regulations governing the classified service as may be necessary or desirable for carrying out the provisions of the City Charter. Directs recruitment, examining, classification, compensation administration, performance review training, benefits, training in safety, risk management programs, worker’s compensation programs, personnel record keeping functions and other training programs for the City. Attends conferences to resolve problems related to personnel polices and administration; interprets personnel policies, procedures and regulations for personnel of other departments. Prepares annual reports and budget estimates for the personnel department. Advises City management on personnel trends and problems. Makes verbal and written presentations to City management on personnel issues. Conducts special studies or projects to improve conduct of personnel management within the City. Provides technical assistance and supervision to subordinates. Attends City Council meetings and any other meetings involving City personnel issues as required.

    Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
    • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
    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 personnel administration
    • Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to personnel matters.
    • Knowledge of labor relations methods and practices.
    • Knowledge of the municipal budgetary process as it applies to this department.
    • Skill in employing personnel management methods to achieve effective utilization of personnel.
    • Skill in analyzing personnel problems and implementing effective solutions.
    • Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
    • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the City Manager and staff, Mayor and City Council, other Departments Heads, media, city employees and the general 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

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  • 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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