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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Human Resources Consultant
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 14649 Salary Grade: TB2
Approved: April 09, 1998 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Plan and design a broad range of human resources services and programs city wide in a specialized area of human resources, such as Worker's Compensation, Employment, or Employee Relations.
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.
1. Plans, designs, develop, implements, and evaluate major human resources programs within the area of specialization for city wide use.
2. Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of human resources issues and decisions within the area of specialization.
3. Identifies, analyze, and recommends solutions for various human resources problems within the area of specialization, monitoring implementation of agreed upon actions until the problem has been
resolved.
4. Advise and influence management in making sound human resources related decisions within the area of specialization.
5. Analyze morale indicators and other personnel measurements such as but not limited to surveys, turnover, and grievances, and present recommendations within the area of specialization for corrective action programs.
6. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
7. Conducts training to departments in changes in policies, personnel procedures and classification programs.
8. Observes, interviews, and survey employees and conduct group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  Provide leadership for groups including other professionals and support staff in the area of specialization.
May manage entire program or programs.
Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams.
Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced human resources personnel.
Provide training to managers and others on human resources issues.
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 human resources areas.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing personnel activities.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in using computers, related software and large databases.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing..
Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
Ability to mentor and train.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in the assigned Human Resources areas.
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field plus four (4) years of human resources experience in the human resources specialty assigned.

Experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.