Human Resources Advisor Sr (Employee Relations) - For HRD Employees Only

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

The Human Resources Advisor Senior will join the Austin Police Department ( APD ) Human Resources Employee Relations Division. This position is a strategic business partner supporting APD personnel for their division’s employee relations and performance management concerns. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employee relations issues. This position will also advise and guide employees, supervisors, and managers across the division on complex employee relations matters, including interpreting and applying policy, procedure, and rules that apply to civilian and/or commissioned personnel.

A detailed, COMPLETE City of Austin employment application is REQUIRED to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary be based on relevant experience.

CBI :

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

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.

Benefits:
Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here for more information.

Secondary Employment:
All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

EEO /AA statement:

The 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.
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29 per hour DQ (position is Exempt)
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..
Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs. Telework two (2) days per week available with approval.
Job Close Date 05/21/2025 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Police Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location CTECC and APD Headquarters Preferred Qualifications

• PSHRA -CP, PSHRA - SCP , PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP or SHRM - SCP certification, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Experience conducting investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other policy violations, including writing investigative summaries
• Experience advising and supporting supervisors and managers to successfully manage employee behavior and performance issues
• Experience partnering with management to develop and document policies and procedures
• Experience providing employee relations support in a civil service environment
• 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- Supervision 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 (*).
* This position requires a Bachelor's degree in related field plus four (4) years of human resources experience. One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution. Do you meet this minimum requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current City of Austin Human Resources Department employee?

• Yes
• No

* Do you currently hold a professional HR certification? If so, please list your certification(s). If you do not hold any certifications, please list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Select the answer that best describes your experience as a lead investigator conducting workplace investigations regarding personnel matters other than those specified in the previous question.

• In the last three years, I have conducted 1 to 5 investigations as the lead investigator.
• In the last three years, I have conducted 6 to 15 investigations as the lead investigator.
• In the last three years, I have conducted more than 15 investigations as the lead investigator.
• I have experience leading workplace investigations, but it was more than 3 years ago.
• I do not have any experience conducting workplace investigations as the lead investigator.

* Please describe your experience advising and supporting supervisors and managers to successfully manage employee behavior and performance issues in accordance with established policy and procedure.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience partnering with management to develop and document policies and procedures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with Public Safety and/or a Civil Service environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired. This CJIS role requires a Fingerprint-based background check.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).

* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter

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