Place of Business:  Austin Resource Recovery

Position Description:
Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is a department of the City of Austin with over 530 employees. We provide essential services that protect people and our planet. We collect recycling, composting, trash, large brush, bulk items, household hazardous waste and dead animals. We also sweep the streets, offer Austin and Travis County residents a service to recycle and safely dispose of household hazardous waste and provide community outreach and education. ARR is driving the global transformation of traditional waste management to sustainable resource recovery. Learn more at AustinRecycles.com.

ARR is seeking to fill a Human Resources Advisor Senior position specializing in Employee Relations. This position debriefs with management to provide recommendations and solutions, conducts informal mediations related to employee disputes, and assists the City’s labor relations office in mediating disputes between other City of Austin employees.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct ER training
• Develop standard operating procedures
• Coordinate and manage the department’s data entry on the City’s AIM On Target system
• Secure documentation needed by the City Attorney
• Develop and implement strategies and lead process improvement teams to prevent and/or resolve employee disputes.
• Coordinate and prepare for administrative hearings and represent the department in administrative meetings with union representatives
• Handle complaints from the City auditor’s office
• Respond to open records requests
• Conduct Municipal Civil Service (MCS) pre-disciplinary meetings
• Attend meetings concerning unemployment compensation claims filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
• Coordinate with the legal department and Austin Human Resources department staff on all aspects of the department’s employee relations, including preparation of notices of disciplinary actions and administrative inquiries on issues related to customer service/employee complaints
• Ensure investigation reports and disciplinary actions are accurate, supported by documentation, and in compliance with City policy and ARR procedures.

The 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, and model professional demeanor, integrity, and high energy. The successful candidate will act as an extension of the leadership team and must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency. They must also have the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The top candidate should have excellent business writing, proofreading, and communication skills.

Job Duties and / or Responsibilities:

• Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting key statistics, with the ability to translate the raw data into usable information/metrics for the organization, and the ability to recommend modifications to ensure compliance with company objectives while applying industry best practices.
• Experience interviewing personnel/facilitating working groups to document current business practices, weaknesses, and objectives.
• Experience in employee complaint resolution and in conducting workplace investigations regarding discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, employee conduct, and/or retaliation.
• Experience in conflict resolution strategies, including de-escalation, facilitating crucial conversations, mediation, and/or alternative dispute resolution.
• Employee Relations experience to include working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure fair and consistent interpretation and application of policy and procedure, advising management on such federal laws as FMLA, ADA, Title VII, ADEA, USERRA, and FLSA, and overseeing workplace investigations regarding discrimination, harassment, and/or sexual harassment.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in related field, plus four (4) years of HR experience.
• One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required: None.

Salary: $68,660 - $85,830.00 per year.

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Place of Business: CapMetro

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:  The Chief People Officer (CPO) is responsible for leading CapMetro’s people strategy and overseeing a modern, business-aligned People and Culture function. This role is instrumental in developing and executing strategic initiatives that support the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term goals. The CPO oversees all People and Culture functions, including Learning and Development, Total Rewards, Employee Resource Center, Talent Acquisition and Management, Employee Engagement, and Workforce Planning.

Reporting to the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer/EEO Officer, the CPO works closely with senior leadership to ensure that talent strategies align with business objectives. This leader plays a critical role in enabling CapMetro to scale effectively, foster a high-performance culture, and leverage the strengths of the inclusive workforce. The CPO is a strategic business advisor and change agent who is skilled in designing and implementing innovative people strategies, modernizing P&C operations, and positioning the agency for the future. This role guides CapMetro’ s workforce strategy to enhance organizational effectiveness, increase employee engagement, and ensure long-term workforce sustainability.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: 

• Develop and execute the People and Culture strategy aligned with CapMetro’ s mission, values, and goals.
• Set the vision for the People & Culture function, developing future HR leaders and ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution.
• Drive frameworks for talent calibration, change communication, and team transition planning to ensure agility and resilience through agency growth.
• Partner with Finance on labor budgets and workforce cost forecasting.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on all people-related matters, shaping agency direction through people-centered strategies and insights.
• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follow safety and security policies, consider safety in every action, and ensure safety and security concerns are reported.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Management, Public Administration, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in human resources as a high performer, including ten (10) years of demonstrated HR leadership and people management experience.
• Prefer a master's degree in human resources, Business Management, Public Administration, or related field as well as one or more SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP, CBP, or CEBS certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to succeed in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong management, coaching, training, and team development skills
• A relentless internal-customer focus
• Strong understanding of people best practices, industry standards, and curiosity for emerging people-oriented trends
• Prior success in creating and leading initiatives that attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proven success in designing and implementing diversity-enhancing programs and practices.
• Experience implementing HR policies and procedures using technology that improve operations, including HRIS, and performance management systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing HR plans for high growth, including driving talent acquisition and organizational development, evaluating and revamping compensation plans/salary structures, and overseeing the administration of compensation/benefits and employee relations.
• Enthusiastic and energetic thought leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a creative, engaging, and people-focused attitude.
• Creative problem solver who can navigate current challenges while strategically planning for periods of hypergrowth and work in a very fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders, managers, and peers. Exceptional written and oral communication skills with strong negotiation and influencing skills.

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Place of Business: Ace Relocation Systems, Inc.

Position Description: The Talent & Engagement Specialist plays a key role in creating a high-impact employee experience by managing the full recruitment lifecycle, leading new hire onboarding, supporting internal communication strategies, overseeing learning management systems, and contributing to a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Job Duties and / or Responsibilities:

Priorities:

• Talent Acquisition: Manage full-cycle recruitment including posting, sourcing, conducting interviews and guiding the offer process
• Onboarding & New Hire Experience: Lead onboarding sessions, welcome communications and first week logistics
• Learning Management System (LMS) Administration: Maintain and manage the company’s LMS, including uploading courses and tracking employee completion.
• Internal Communications: Develop and distribute the monthly HR newsletter and internal communications related to programs, policy updates and company culture initiatives
• Culture & Engagement: Lead company Culture Ambassador program; champion the organization’s values, acting as a culture steward and partner in driving engagement, inclusion and a sense of belonging.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle documentation.
• Support special projects such as performance management cycles, engagement surveys, and benefit communication campaigns.
• Build and maintain a resource training and development library by ensuring that resources are available.
• Provide support and backup for other HR functions as needed

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, Canva, and Outlook.
• Competent with Microsoft Teams.
• Familiarity with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Learning Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of Human Resource and/or Learning and Development experience with experience creating training programs and delivering content.
• Strong written communication and content development skills with and ability to communicate effectively to all levels.
• Demonstrated ability in project management and/or implementation of new processes, initiatives, and programs.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated passion for workplace culture, employee experience and engagement.