Human Resources Consultant

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Student Affairs provides essential programs and services that encourage and support academic success and personal growth for more than 29,500 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at the University. These programs and services challenge and enable students to become compassionate and responsible citizens and leaders on the campus and in local and global communities through an inclusive, culturally diverse and growth-centered campus environment. Student Affairs includes 17 departments, more than 325 full- and part-time professionals, and over 800 student workers who work together daily with campus administrators, faculty, and students to foster an environment of student learning and success.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.*

The Human Resources (HR) Consultant position provides professional consultation in human resources best practices that support the organization in achieving stated business and strategic goals and objectives. The HR Consultant functions as a generalist covering the broad range of human resources subject matter areas including classification and compensation, recruitment and hiring, employee relations, performance management, training and development, wage hour and leave administration, and benefits. This is a position of high responsibility that includes policy interpretation and application of policies; program administration and program development and working directly with managers and senior leadership to identify, address, and resolve issues. This position requires a high level of technical knowledge and independent decision making. The role requires an excellent communicator with the ability to establish strong professional relationships with a diverse and sometimes challenging client group, excellent diplomatic and firm behaviors for legal compliance, collaboration with clients on consistent policy interpretation, and thorough knowledge of HR infrastructure and industry best practices for streamlining operations. Partnerships with the University’s Office of Human Resources, Academic Personnel, Payroll, EOC, and various Student Affairs’ committees/boards are also critical to resolve problems and situations viably and efficiently. The position may research, facilitate, negotiate, develop, and document innovative solutions to human resources issues tailored to the requirements of the client and the organization. Confidentiality is an essential expectation of the position.

The HR Consultant serves as the primary contact for the following departments in the OVC Business HUB within Student Affairs: Office of the Vice Chancellor, Dean of Students, University Career Services, Campus Y, Student Affairs Information Technology, Student Wellness, Student Conduct, Off-Campus Student Life and Community Partnership, Accessibility Resources and Service, LGBTQ Center, and Student Affairs Development. This role provides cross-coverage in the absence of other HR staff in Student Affairs.

Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

*Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Must possess the ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills when navigating complex and ambiguous HR matters.
*Must possess the ability to follow guidelines, regulations, and policies and the ability to interpret and explain complex policies and procedures in a clear and consistent manner to diverse audiences.
*Must be detailed-oriented, organized, and have the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
*Must demonstrate a customer service focused mentality.
*Must be flexible and possess the ability to easily adapt to change.
*Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality with professionalism and discretion.
*Must have the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
*Must have the ability to work independently with minimal guidance on multiple HR-related functions.
*Must have proficient computer skills and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint).
*Must be able to make recommendations and improvements related to HR processes and workflow.

*Experience on boarding large student workforce population.
*Prior work experience in a shared services model
*Preference for an experienced candidate who has knowledge and expertise concerning the policies and procedures relating to UNC-Chapel Hill Human Resources to include classification and compensation, employee/management relations, recruitment and hiring, leave/payroll administration, employee benefits and performance management.
*Experience with UNC human resources systems (RASR, Kronos/TIM, PeopleSoft/ConnectCarolina, PeopleAdmin, LawLogix, Affiliate Request System, PAAT Transactions, Fund Swaps and Online Background Check Process), and two years of progressively responsible experience interpreting, applying, communicating, and promoting HR best practices.
*Thorough knowledge of UNC policies and procedures for both SHRA and EHRA positions.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.