Human Resources Advisor Senior/ Human Resources Advisor (Recruitment) - WPD Employees Only

Job Description:

Human Resources Advisor Senior/ Human Resources Advisor (Recruitment) - WPD Employees Only

Description

Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

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
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
The mission of the Watershed Protection Department is to protect lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flood, erosion and water pollution.

We are looking for an experienced recruiter to join our HR Team. You will collaborate with our supervisors to add to our dedicated and passionate workforce. This position will be responsible for the full-cycle recruitment activities from developing the recruitment strategy, in consultation with the supervisor, to on-boarding the new hire. The ideal candidate would have strong networking skills, know how to leverage different recruiting strategies to source a diverse pool of qualified applicants, and who has the communication and relationship building skills to create a recruiting pipeline by representing the department in recruiting events such as job/career fairs, college recruiting events, professional conferences, and diverse organizations to communicate job opportunities in our department.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

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.

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
HR Advisor- $30.70- $38.37
HR Advisor Sr- $32.23 - $40.29
Hours
Monday - Friday, with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 05/29/2025 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in full-cycle high volume recruitment. Experience leading a team with a variety of recruitment strategies, leading job fairs and recruiting efforts. Experience developing interview questions, conducting interview panels, and creating interview assessments.
• Experience working independently and leading HR teams on multiple projects simultaneously and functions effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with developing and updating policies and procedures and implementing process improvements, writing memorandums and reports.
• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing. Extensive experience interacting with managers, supervisors, employees and job applicants.
• 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 accommodation, 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 (*).
* This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending on the following 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. Do meet the qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Are you currently an employee in the Watershed Protection Department?

• 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 Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* Please describe your experience in full-cycle high volume recruitment. Please describe what experience you have leading a team with a variety of recruitment strategies, leading job fairs and recruiting efforts, developing interview questions, conducting interview panels, and creating interview assessments.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working independently and leading HR teams on multiple projects simultaneously. How do you function effectively in a team environment?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with developing and updating policies and procedures and implementing process improvements, writing memorandums and reports.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your communication skills, orally and in writing. Please describe what experience you have interacting with managers, supervisors, employees and job applicants.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

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