Human Resources Consultant (Human Resources Generalist)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Human Resources is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused individual who will develop, plan, and implement a wide variety of human resources activities across multiple human resource functions primarily at the Penn State Mont Alto campus, as well as remote support for Penn State York, Harrisburg, and Dickinson Law, as needed.

The Human Resources function includes recruitment, hiring and retention; diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives; employee and labor relations; equal opportunity; organizational development; talent management; total rewards and compensation; position management; and compliance monitoring. The position will counsel full-time and part-time employees, as well as management on policies and procedures; initiate and/or respond to inquiries such as performance concerns; analyze data and prepare reports; provide unit representation on various committees; and work with the Human Resources staff to implement new and/or continuing legal requirements or initiatives. 

As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 

This position, reporting to the Regional HR Strategic Partner, operates with a high level of discretion within established guidelines, and may periodically travel to and/or support other campuses in the region.

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of broad concepts, policies and procedures related to human resources.  They must possess:

• An outstanding customer service orientation
• Commitment to fostering diversity and equal opportunity
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Aptitude for implementing technology-driven approaches to ongoing work processes
• A high level of confidentiality and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with various levels of executives, administrators and staff
• A track record of creativity and flexibility in problem solving
• Willingness to embrace and champion change

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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