About This Position
This position will reside in APD's HR Risk Management Division. The position will support Workers' Compensation FMLA Administration and Extended Leave Timekeeping.
Provides support, advice, and problem solving in areas of human resources (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 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.
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 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- A valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required.
Brief Description of position:
This position will reside in APD's HR Risk Management Division. The position will support Workers' Compensation FMLA Administration and Extended Leave Timekeeping.
Work Location: 1520 Rutherford Lane, Austin, Texas
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Eight (8) hours per day (40 hours per week); Hybrid work schedule
Payrate: $25.00 per hour (non-exempt)
Assessment Statement, if needed: Top candidates will be required to complete an assessment during the interview process.
City of Austin Application:
A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.
A resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered for this position but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match your online application.
CBI:
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.
Secondary Employment:
All Austin Police 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.
- APD must review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD, as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.
Benefits:
Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.
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Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin City of Austin Driver Safety Standards, 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.
Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
This posting can close at any time after 7 days.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system
EEO/AA statement:
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 question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
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JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.What Makes the City of Austin Special?
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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 question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
Skills Required
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field
- Two years of related human resources experience
- Any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications
- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
- Pass a CJIS fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility
- Experience administering Workers’ Compensation programs
- Experience interpreting Texas Workers’ Compensation laws and rules
- Experience administering Family and Medical Leave programs
- Experience using Workday, UKG, and Telestaff
- Experience dealing with exposures to communicable diseases
- Experience in records management
What We Do
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, is responsible to the Council for the management of City employees, and for the administration of all City affairs. To achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the country, Austin’s city government’s mission is to be the best-managed city in the country. The City continues to advance its best-managed mission through transparent business practices, excellence in public service, innovative leadership, and the provision of reliable, safe, efficient, and above-national-standards services. The Austin metro area population exceeds 2 million. Geographically, Austin consists of approximately 326 square miles. Austin is nationally recognized as a great place to live, in part due to its diverse population and its promotion of a year-round outdoor, active lifestyle. Austin’s quality of life has become its biggest economic development engine, and the City’s diverse demographic structure supports and enriches it. Austin is fortunate to offer a broad range of educational opportunities, including six universities, a robust community college system, and numerous other institutions of higher education. At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
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