Human Resources Advisor - Austin Water

About This Position
ABOUT AUSTIN WATER:
For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we’re not just keeping up—we’re leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation.
Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.
Job Description:
Human Resources Advisor
Purpose:
Under general direction, provides management and employee groups journey-level professional human resources (HR) support on a broad range of HR issues and decisions. Responsible for the implementation of services and programs in one or more areas of HR.
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.
Assists HR management in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating major HR programs.
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.
Implements HR programs, procedures, processes, and strategies.
Recommends enhancements to improve policies, procedures, operational efficiency, and service quality; and monitors implementation of agreed upon actions until the problem has been resolved.
Advises and influences management in making sound HR-related decisions.
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; develops, monitors, and implements information tracking systems.
Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 of practices of HR program administration and management.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
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 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 work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing guidance to employees and members of management on compensation matters
Knowledge and experience in compensation administration to include processing Career Progression, stipend management, job classification review, and organizational structure review.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Experience with HRIS systems WORKDAY and UKG
Ability to travel to multiple worksites


Compensation Range:The annual hiring range for this position is $68,780.00-$85,980.00

Notes to Candidate:
Position Overview:
This Human Resources Advisor position will primarily be responsible for assisting in reviewing and administering Austin Water’s Compensation programs. This will include the ongoing evaluation of compensation policies and program. The person in this position will perform support various compensation program including Career Progression, bilingual pay, stipend management, job analysis as well as other compensation related programs.
Work Location:
Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St, Austin TX 78701
Days & Hours:
M-F, 7:30am – 4:30pm, with some flexibility and a telework option
Benefits:
Working with Austin Water provides several health and welfare benefits, such as medical coverage, paid leave, a great retirement plan, training opportunities, and more – click HERE for more information.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.
Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment and computer software used.
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
If you are selected to interview:
Candidates must complete and pass a standardized Microsoft assessment with a score of 70% or better in order to move forward in the selection process.
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.
If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Critical:
This position has been designated as critical for the City of Austin. Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees may be reassigned to another area to provide essential services to support any extraordinary situations or emergency conditions.
Secondary Employment:
All Austin Water 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.Austin Water will review all secondary employment.Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:
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. 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 questio

Skills
Data Analysis, Excel