Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.

THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS.

Department Mission:
The Financial Services Department serves as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

Position Overview:
The Human Resources Manager II administers and manages all aspects of the Human Resources Section including strategic planning, organizational development, performance evaluation and management, recruitment, employee relations, investigations, safety, compensation, benefits, training, adherence to Municipal Civil Service rules and COA policy and procedure, as well as governmental and legal compliance. This position collaborates with internal/external customers, peers, management and stakeholders to foster and develop effective relationships. They will need demonstrated organizational development and change management skills and must be highly capable of working with different leadership styles, diverse and/or complex organizational issues and structures.

Top candidate must possess discretion in handling details of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. They should be collaborative, as well as assertive and confident, model professional demeanor and integrity and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency as the role acts as an extension of the leadership team. They must have the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and should have excellent business writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

Ninety (90) day provision for additional vacancy:
When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.

Application Instructions and Top Candidate Requirements:

1. A detailed and complete Employment Application is required.

2. Resume and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application.
3. Employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.c

4. Employment history dates must include month and year. Please include contact information from previous employers.

5. Top Candidates may be subject to a skills assessment.

6. The candidate selected for this position may be required to provide proof of education.

7. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.

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.

 

• Partners with executive management on HR programmatic analysis, in the achievement of objectives and in resolution of complex HR-related issues, providing direct operational oversight, advice, and analytical support within the assigned department. Ensures program efforts, policies, and programs are in alignment with goals and objectives of department as well as the City.

• Supports and partners with senior leader(s) and City and Departmental Executive management to implement enhancements, monitor trends that could impact operations and efficiencies, improve policies and procedures, provide solutions and recommendations for practice and process improvements, and identify training needs and solutions to operational efficiency and service quality.

• Develops and implements standard operating practices and procedures, as necessary.

• Manages assigned budget and provides input to the annual budget process; prepares cost estimates and recommendations; monitors, administers, and controls budget allocation; authorizes expenditures; and recommends and justifies capital expenditures.

• Directs implementation/administration on assigned project or process; assigns projects, sets schedules, and monitors task completion for timeliness, accuracy, and effectiveness; performs quality checks of program-related data and personnel; prepares and reviews reports to monitor and communicate performance results; and directs HR team in implementation of agreed upon actions until the problem has been resolved.

• Communicates section/division, project, and program information to management and others; and represents the City at a variety of meetings, events, and on committees regarding services, programs, plans, and projects.

• Serves as a liaison and advisor within department and between the Department HR and other City departments, agencies, and other external organizations by providing guidance on, and interpretation of, applicable systems, policies, procedures, strategies, process work flows, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies, regulations, laws, and program objectives.

• Investigates and responds to complaints from managers and employees, and makes recommendations.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.