Human Resources Advisor - Employment - CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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

Notes to Applicants

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.

This position will work within the Human Resources division of Austin Resource Recovery to perform a wide variety of HR functions. They will develop and drive strategies to target and attract candidates to hard-to-fill-roles in this competitive job market. 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 perform other duties related to, HRIS systems, Workday, UKG , and serve as a back up for other HR core functions.

They will be tasked with special projects and events. The top candidate 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
$30.70 - $38.37 Per Hour
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Employee may be required to work some early mornings (5:30 a.m.), after hours and some weekends due to business needs.

Telework opportunities may be available based on business needs
Job Close Date 05/12/2025 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1520 Rutherford Lane Bldg 1, Austin, Texas 78754 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of state and federal employment laws.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with management on the hiring process.
• Experience working in Human Resources in a government service or a municipal civil service environment.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting including position reviews, job postings, creating interview questions, participating on interview panels, job offers, background checks and onboarding.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Applications, specifically, Outlook, Word and Excel
• 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.


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.

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

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently an employee of the City of Austin?

• 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

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit simple documents, simple presentations, & emails; send/receive emails and schedule calendar items
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & presentations; reformat document features such as color, font style & size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields/reformat individual slides; set up read receipts, send meeting notices
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents& professional-quality presentations with transitions; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another; view calendar

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

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred by an ARR employee? If so, who?
(Open Ended Question)
* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• I acknowledge that I understand these statements.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Optional Documents

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