Human Resources Advisor (Compensation)

$63,856 - $79,810/Yr

City of Austin - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Austin, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Human Resources Advisor (Compensation) will support the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department by advising on compensation matters for over 1000 employees. This role involves strategic assessment of data, budgetary constraints, and relationships, while serving as a subject matter expert in compensation processes and HRIS maintenance. The advisor will also assist HR staff with various human resources duties, focusing on customer service and innovative solutions to complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR management in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating major HR programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in providing advice and counsel to management and employee groups on HR issues and applicable regulations.
• Implement HR programs, procedures, processes, and strategies.
• Recommend enhancements to improve policies, procedures, operational efficiency, and service quality.
• Advise and influence management in making sound HR-related decisions.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions for various HR problems using morale indicators and other personnel measurements.
• Provide training to managers and supervisors on HR topics and procedures.
• Research, gather, analyze, and evaluate data and information; monitor program trends; and develop management reporting to support decision making.
• Monitor and maintain system data, files, records, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Three (3) years of HR experience, with one additional year of experience substituting for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Strong consulting and influencing skills.
• Advanced computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with City of Austin reclassifications and restructures.
• Experience processing bilingual, acting pay, and salary adjustments.
• Experience creating new job descriptions and career progression programs.
• Experience generating reports in Microsoft Excel and emerging HR technologies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan