Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The City of Austin is a public-sector organization serving the Austin community. The Human Resources Specialist will support the APD HR Risk Management Division, including Workers' Compensation, FMLA administration, and extended leave timekeeping, while providing HR program support, employee guidance, policy interpretation, research, and problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Assists in implementing, administering, and evaluating HR programs
- Assists in developing and implementing systems, policies, procedures, strategies, and process work flows for use within departments
- Provides information to employees in assigned area(s) of responsibility, and conducts basic research and makes appropriate recommendations based on findings
- Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups related to compliance with and the communication, interpretation, and implementation of City personnel policies and other relevant employment laws and regulations
- Assists in solving HR problems, creating best practices, making recommendations, and monitoring implementation of agreed-upon actions until the problem has been resolved
- Researches information as requested and/or needed; compiles data; and writes informational memos, letters, reports, forms, plans, documents, and queries using computer, spreadsheets, databases, or presentation software
- Assists in the analysis of morale indicators such as but not limited to surveys, turnover, and grievances; and presents recommendations within the area of specialization for corrective action when needed
- Collaborates and participates on teams with HR and other stakeholders
- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Skills
- 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 assigned HR area
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing personnel activities
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures
- 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 current knowledge in the assigned HR areas
- Ability to develop and maintain knowledge and skill in the use of computerized tools, databases, and communications techniques used in HR
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
- Graduation with an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus two (2) years of related HR experience
- Any combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications
- A valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required
- Experience in administering Workers' Compensation programs
- Experience in interpreting Texas Worker's Compensation laws and rules
- Experience in administering a Family Medical Leave programs
- Experience in the use of Workday, UKG and Telestaff•
- Experience dealing with exposures to communicable diseases
- Experience in Records Management
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid leave time
- Retirement plan
- Training opportunities
- Generous leave
- Work-life balance programs
- Extensive benefits
- City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
- Access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure
- Wellness programs
- On-site fitness centers
- Mental health support
- Professional development opportunities
- Leadership opportunities
- Hybrid work schedule
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