Human Resources Consultant (Disability Recruiting)
Description
The position of Human Resource Consultant, Disability Recruiting is a newly created position designed to focus on the City’s efforts to recruit a strong workforce both internally and externally, focusing on providing a resources for the disability community. This position will develop working relationships with area stakeholders, as well as developing strong programs for the City of Austin. Additional focus will be on retaining talent within the organization, as well as creating a resource for departments to have someone who will train hiring managers to recruit and retain an inclusive workforce for persons with a disability.This position will work and travel among various locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
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 or Certifications:
- None.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in helping organizations create programs to recruit and retain employees with disabilities
• Experience in performing trends and data analysis
• Experience in designing, developing and implementing recruitment strategies
• Experience in creating and presenting to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working with stakeholder groups
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
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- Supervision 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.