HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT - 063997 & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONSULTANT - 062474

The City of Austin, a progressive, dynamic, full-service municipal organization, is seeking to fill an Employee Relations Consultant position. 

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONSULTANT - 063979

 

The City of Austin Human Resources Department is seeking an engaging and dynamic professional to join our Employee Relations team in investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment, and in making recommendations to management on critical ER issues. 

 

This professional will provide phone and face to face counseling to employees and managers across City departments on complex ER matters; interpret HR policy and practices, conduct grievance hearings, train employees and managers on sexual harassment, complaint resolution techniques, EEO and employment law matters, FMLA/ADA leave issues and assist with special projects. 

 

This professional must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus at least four (4) years of HR experience in a large corporation or public institution with an emphasis on employee relations activities (ER issue resolution, conducting investigations, policy interpretation and application, performance management, complex termination/disciplinary issues). 

 

The ideal candidate must possess sound critical thinking and judgment to handle complex matters, excellent problem solving, and listening skills with strong written and oral communication skills. 

 

Must possess strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships and develop rapport and credibility with customers, employees, and management. 

 

To be considered for these or other openings with the City of Austin. all candidates must apply on line at www.AustinCityJobs.org/. 

 USE POSTING NUMBER:  EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONSULTANT - 063979

 

These positions offer a competitive salary that is negotiable depending on qualifications.  For information, about the City of Austin and its great benefits package, go to http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hr/citywork.htm.

 

NOTE:  Interested applicants MUST APPLY ON LINE with the CITY OF AUSTIN.

To apply, go to http://www.austincityjobs.org/. The city application must be completed and a resume must be attached to be considered for this position.

 

About Austin, Texas:

The City of Austin, located in the Texas Hill Country, is known for its lakes, parks, music, and high tech/college town vitality. With a population of 719,000 and an annual budget of $2.3 billion, Austin is consistently ranked among the most livable and safest in America. Austin culture reflects a city government that keeps its vision in the forefront while planning for the future.

 

 

 The City of Austin, TX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce!