Human Resources Divisions

The Talent Strategy Division of Austin Human Resources focuses on recruitment and Veteran initiatives. The division develops and implements a comprehensive, integrated, and strategic focus on recruitments and community engagement activities.

Assists applicants, employees, managers, and executives in gaining access to and filling vacant positions with top talent by assessing workforce needs, engaging the community, managing programs, and creating and maintaining City-wide procedures, tools and resources.

The Employee Benefits Division administers benefits for active and retired employees, dependents and survivors of employees.

The City of Austin’s compensation philosophy supports the business goals of the organization. The pay system has a flexible design necessary to meet changing conditions. It includes a pay and benefits package that supports the City in attracting, motivating and retaining a productive labor force.

In November 2012, Austin voters approved Proposition 10 to establish for the first time a Municipal Civil Service system for most City employees that are not covered by state Civil Service law.

The Civil Service Office administers processes regarding the initial selection, advancement, and conditions of employment for City of Austin sworn employees (Police, Fire, & EMS) in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Civil Service Commission Rules, and agreements with employee associations (labor associations).

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that was enacted on July 26, 1990. The ADA guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.

Manages and maintains summary employment history for all City of Austin employees known as Employee Service Records. Also processes Verification of Employment (VOE) and Verification of Income (VOI) requests.