Human Resources Consultant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 03 Mar 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Med Ad-Human Resources-420103
Career Area Human Resources
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 02/17/2023
Application Deadline 03/03/2023
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Human Resources Consultant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN13
Working Title Human Resources Consultant
Position Number 00055750
Vacancy ID P016939
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as virtual. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $59,850 - $76,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. 
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
This position serves as a professional-level Human Resources Consultant. The position possesses expertise in managing human resources activities for SHRA and EHRA employees. This includes providing in-depth interpretation of University HR policies, providing consultation and advice on HR issues and concerns, and implementing and advising on unit-level, School of Medicine, and campus-wide HR strategies and plans within assigned work units. The HR Consultant will serve as the principal contact for managing HR activities within his or her respective units. Activities involve communications with key University central offices including SOM HR, the Office of Human Resources (OHR), Academic Personnel, the EEO/ADA Office, University Payroll Services, and Office of University Counsel. The position will function as a generalist covering the broad range of human resources subject matter areas including performance management, classification and compensation, recruitment and hiring, employee relations, leave administration, and handling basic benefits inquiries in consultation with the University’s Benefits Department. As a system complex user of ConnectCarolina (PeopleSoft), position incumbent will prepare, approve, and/or troubleshoot proposed or implemented HR actions to assure compliance with relevant Federal, State, and University policies and the institutions equal opportunity and diversity goals. This is a position of trust.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The successful candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, sound business judgment, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the School/Division and University. The successful candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and have prior experience in consulting with internal clients on some combination of recruitment, compensation, employee relations, position classification or employee benefits matters. Must demonstrate a ‘Can Do’ customer service mentality. Must have the ability to dissect a problem and find the fundamental cause and offer a viable and logical solution. The candidate must be able to appreciate the benefits of working in a fast paced, high volume environment. The candidate must have the ability to encompass a wide scope of responsibility from performing transactional duties to making high level decisions and working independently. The candidate must have the ability to act with a sense of urgency, have quick turnaround and response times, and take ownership of the HR professional role. The candidate must be willing and able to learn HR in a higher academia setting, and approach every complex and dynamic issue with a passion for learning and as a building block to their knowledge. The successful candidate will have the mentality of wanting to be the point person in all areas of HR.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Infoporte, and UNC’s time-tracking system, TIM. Thorough knowledge of UNC Policies and Procedures for both SHRA and EHRA positions. Prior experience in the higher education setting is highly preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/250543

Contact Information


Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.

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