Human Resources Consultant

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Job Title:
Human Resources Consultant

Department:
Human Resources | Strategic Initiatives

The Human Resources Consultant provides consultative support to managers and collaborates with stakeholders to align the HR Operations strategy with that of the Office of Student Life in the areas of employee support/experience, manager support, reporting and analytics, talent acquisition, talent management, compliance, workforce planning, classification and compensation, employee relations and performance management, organizational design and effectiveness, onboarding/offboarding and employment lifecycle.

When staff join the Ohio State Office of Human Resources, they become part of one of America’s most comprehensive universities, one of Ohio’s largest employers and an exceptional team of professionals who provide proactive Human Resources services and solutions. Human Resources creates an environment that inspires pride, diversity and accountability, while also engaging faculty and staff to focus on the core mission of The Ohio State University.

Office of Student Life Mission

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Key Responsibilities

The Human Resources Consultant partners with HR Business Partner to communicate and implement key HR initiatives and strategies impacting employees and managers. Provides strategic consultation on cross-discipline matters aligning business objectives with unit needs. Develops relationships with key stakeholders to execute HR operations, offer solutions and support employee engagement. Consults to tie business objectives to employee and manager needs. Collaborates with leaders to effectively utilize Centers of Expertise (COEs). Support the unit’s action plan to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4 years of relevant human resources consultant or generalist experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of relevant human resources consultant or generalist experience
• Advanced degree in relevant field
• PHR or SHRM-CP
• Strong relationship-building skills with flexibility to meet a diverse array of customer needs
• Demonstrated experience advising leaders, supervisors, and employees on human resources-related best practices and policy
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to team success and alignment with organizational shared values
• Experience working in a shared service model leveraging centers of expertis.
• Experience providing HR support for both unionized and non-unionized staff
• Experience working in a higher education setting

Additional Information:

This job profile has a starting pay range of $67,700.00 - $90,300.00.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Career Roadmap Job Title: HR Consultant

Function:             Human Resources               

Sub-function:      HR Business Partners            

Career Band:       Specialized              

Career Level:       S3

Location:
Lincoln Tower (0271)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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