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Human Resources Consultant

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, NC

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Position TypePermanent Staff (SHRA)Is this an internal only recruitment?NoPosition TitleHuman Resources Consultant - JourneyWorking TitleHuman Resources ConsultantPosition Number00061532Vacancy IDP010768Budgeted Hiring Range$59,850 - $69,000Pay Band Information

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Salary Grade EquivalentGN11Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-LimitedFull-Time PermanentIf time-limited, estimated duration of appointmentHours per week40Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Department Name and NumberMed Ad-Human Resources-420103Date First Posted09/10/2019Closing Date09/16/2019Position LocationChapel Hill, NCPosition Posting CategoryHuman Resources Position Summary Information

Department Description

The School of Medicine is the largest academic unit at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) with more than one-third of the University’s workforce. The School’s Human Resources Office is a decentralized office providing services covering classification, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, EHRA faculty and non-faculty issues and topics, and other personnel related functions. In October 2009, the SOM Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) was established to provide centralized HR services to member departments and centers. The School’s mission spans the full scope of education, research, clinical care and service activities, comprising more than 40% of UNC-CH’s operating expenditures and more than 50% of sponsored program awards and indirect cost funds earned at UNC-CH.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Position Description

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.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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

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 and Mental RequirementsPosition/Schedule RequirementsEvening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionallyPosition AttributesStimulus/ARRA FundedNoQuick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/168972 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 employment@unc.edu

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

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
    Posting Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    1. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Human Resources Consultant position.
      • Bachelor's, Master's and/or Doctorate and 2 years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices
      • Associate's and 4 years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices
      • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal 6 years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices (ex 1 year towards a degree and 5 years of experience)
      • High School diploma/GED and 6 years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices
      • Did not complete high school but have a combination of education and progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices to equal 10 years
      • None of the above
    2. * Do you have experience working in higher education?
      • Yes
      • No
    3. * How do you define excellent customer service in a Human Resources setting?

      (Open Ended Question)

    4. * Are you accustomed to fast paced and changing environments where meeting deadlines is critical?
      • Yes
      • No

    Organization

    The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.

    Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.


    Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117

    Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894

    Total Student Enrollment: 30,011

    Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States

    Type of Institution: Public, four-year

    Undergraduate Admission: 15,961

    Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039

    Total Student Enrollment: 26,000

    Faculty: 3,000

    Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent

    Faculty/student ratio: 1/14

    Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

    Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.

    Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.

    Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400

    Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.

    Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!

    Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu

    Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu

    Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.

    Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career

    Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.

    Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.

    Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci

    The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad

    The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors

    Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.

    UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.

    UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.

    Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.

    Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm

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