Human Resources Advisor/Human Resources Advisor Sr (Employment & Compensation)

Minimum 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

Position Overview:

Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) is an organization of 500 plus employees that provides residential curbside collection of trash, recycling, and composting to the residents of the Austin metropolitan area. Additional services include bulk and large brush collection, street sweeping, dead animal collection, and a drop-off center for hard-to-recycle items and household hazardous waste.

The Human Resources Advisor or Advisor Sr. debriefs with management to provide recommendations and solutions, conducts informal mediations related to employee disputes, and assists the City’s labor relations office in mediating disputes between other City of Austin employees.

This position will work within the Human Resources division of Austin Resource Recovery to perform a wide variety of HR functions. This position will focus on recruiting, staffing, compensation and job classification for Austin Resource Recovery. Experience hiring in a public sector environment is preferred.

They will be responsible for constructing and administering employee compensation programs and incentives. They will build partnerships with external agencies and City of Austin departments to design more affective recruiting strategies and attract a diverse candidate pool.

They will provide guidance to leadership on compensation, policy interpretation and complex human resources issues. They will perform other duties related to, HRIS systems, BANNER , UKG , and serve as a back up for HR core functions.

They will be tasked with special projects and events. Top candidate must possess discretion in handling details of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. They should be collaborative, as well as assertive and confident and model professional demeanor and integrity.

The Top candidate must possess discretion in handling details of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. They should be collaborative, as well as assertive and confident and model professional demeanor, integrity, and high energy. The successful candidate will act as an extension of the leadership team and must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency. They must also have the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and deadlines in a fast paced environment. Top candidate should have excellent business writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

Application: Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position, shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees in Good Standing who are Candidates within the Department or 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.

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. Your application should reflect 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 (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Virtual Interviews: Austin Resource Recovery may conduct virtual interviews.

Skills Assessments: A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.

Nepotism Policy: The City of Austin Nepotism Policy states, “No person, regardless of job title or length of tenure with the City, shall be employed in a position in which the relative has direct or indirect supervisory authority regarding the terms and conditions of their relative’s employment.”

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.

Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits: Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) Program. This is a federal program designed to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans upon meeting program requirements.

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

Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range
HR Advisor: $30.70 - $38.37
HR Advisor Sr: $32.23 - $40.29

Hours

• Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility
• Other hours as required to meet business needs
• Teleworking Opportunities may be available depending on business needs

Job Close Date 02/27/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1520 Rutherford Ln, Austin, TX 78754 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in high volume talent acquisition of both exempt and non-exempt positions; handling full cycle recruitment to include posting jobs, screening applications, developing, and reviewing interview questions and reviewing selection packets.
• Experience hiring in a public sector environment.
• Experience using an applicant tracking/ HRIS system.
• Experience using Microsoft Offices applications to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Current PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP, SHRM - SCP , IPMA -CP or IPMA - SCP certification, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• 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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Human Resources Advisor is 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 the minimum qualifications as described?

• Yes
• No

* 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

* Are you a current City of Austin employee?

• Yes
• No

* Describe which types and/or levels of positions you have hired and your experience with high volume talent acquisition.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit sample documents spreadsheets, emails & simple presentations.
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets: reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, changes page size/width, & filter/sort data fields, create a variety of presentations & reformat individual slides.
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents, spreadsheets, presentations; integrate features such as table charts, mathmatic formulas hyperlinks, graphics; data/merge, import data from one document to another, create/edit complex, professional quality.

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of public sector hiring do you have? Also, please list the job(s) (from your application) where you had this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of private sector hiring do you have? Also, please list the job(s) (from your application) where you had this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please detail your experience using an HRIS system.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you currently hold a Human Resources Certification(s) (example: PHR, SHRM-CP, etc) and/or Master’s Degree in Human Resources? If so, please list them below.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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