Human Resources Consultant Location Hybrid remote in Chapel Hill, NC : Posting Information Department SPH - Human Resources-460110 Career Area Human Resources Posting Open Date 01/29/2024 Application Deadline 02/12/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Human Resources Consultant Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number ******** Vacancy ID NF0007757 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Proposed Start Date 03/04/2024 Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The mission of the School's human resources (HR) office is to provide counsel and guidance and to lead initiatives on behalf of the School. We serve as an adviser to School personnel on HR policies, procedures and systems including Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT); recruitment and hiring; performance management; employee relations; as well as many other areas. We also serve as the liaison between the School and various offices around campus (Provost's Office, Office of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity Office, Office of University Counsel, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, as well as other UNC-Chapel Hill offices) on personnel issues. Position Summary 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 primary purpose of this position is to serve as the HR Consultant for one or more departments within the Gillings School of Global Public Health (SPH) as well as backup for the other departments within SPH. The position acts as the first point of contact for one or more departments providing the full spectrum of HR service to SPH Faculty and Staff. The position also operates as an HR Team Member for the Gillings School of Global Public Health HR Shared Services Team that provides SPH school-wide HR service. S/he will serve as a team member in collaborative team decision making processes and support other HR consultants as needed to provide seamless customer service across the school and university. The primary purpose of this position is to provide consultation, policy interpretation and management of complex HR services to nine distinct School of Public Health (SPH) departments, recognizing their various business models, organizational structures and cultures while fostering and supporting diversity and inclusion. This consultant will be a member of an HR Shared Services team charged to provide service to various types of employees. They will be accountable to SPH departments for ensuring excellent professional HR service. They will be responsible for ensuring all actions are completed in a timely manner and services meet or exceed the expectations of departments. The consultant will function primarily as an advisor to our diverse supervisors, managers and employees in our different units. They must be an excellent communicator and have the ability to establish strong professional relationships with multiple parties. They must be able to resolve problems and situations that arise and work with SPH HR and the University's Office of Human Resources (OHR) to obtain viable and efficient solutions. The consultant will work closely with the SPH HR office to ensure HR services are delivered in accordance with policies and appropriate procedures for SPH as a unified organization and in accordance with state and University policies. He/she will collaborate with the business managers on University and various departmental policies and procedures as they relate to HR practices. They will help streamline HR processes and policy interpretation across all units with SPH. In doing so, They must work effectively with all levels of employees, including department chairs, business managers, faculty, staff and deans and must exhibit excellent customer service and political acumen in their daily work. They will seek to understand both the departments' perspectives and perspectives of SPH HR, OHR and others and find a solution acceptable to all. The consultant will be responsible for updating and monitoring organizational charts for the Business Departments within SPH and will be involved in the facilitation of the school wide orientation for new employees hired into the School. 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 Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years or greater of professional-level human resources experience in a setting of similar scope and complexity is required with greater years of experience preferred; or equivalent combination of training 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. Proven ability to succeed in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Knowledge of Appointment, Promotions, & Tenure process/tracking. Knowledge of ConnectCarolina, CarolinaTalent, lnfoPorte and UNC TIM. Thorough knowledge of UNC Polices & Procedures for both SHRA & EHRA classifications. Prior experience in the higher education setting is highly preferred but not required. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
