Human Resource Consultant (Classification and Compensation)
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Human Resources & Employee Development
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
S2162
Position Number:998960
Position Classification Title:Human Resource Consultant
Functional Title:Human Resource Consultant (Classification and Compensation)
Position Type:Staff
University Information:UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:The Department of Human Resources commits to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative, and responsive university by attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university’s mission. The Department provides state-of-the-art employee services including talent management, professional development and organizational capacity, compensation, employee benefits, wellness and work/life balance, rewards and recognition, record management, employee relations, human resource information systems, and affirmative action and diversity, that promote innovation, creativity and inclusion.
Classification and Compensation within Human Resources (HR) provides position classification and compensation consultation and services to UNCG. In addition, Classification and Compensation ensures compliance with relevant university, state and federal laws, policies, and regulations; manages the Career Banding and ERHA classification and compensation programs.
Position Summary:The Human Resources Consultant provides professional consultation in job analysis/evaluation for staff (SHRA & EHRA NF) positions; classification and compensation services to administrators, hiring managers, and other campus customers. This position will conduct organizational design consultation and position review/analysis associated with the establishment and the modification of new and existing positions, and all corresponding salary administration consistent with federal and state laws, UNC System and University guidelines and policies. This position also serves as a strategic business partner with campus clients through application of best practices that are consistent with UNCG’s compensation philosophy to maintain compliance and balance business need with market competitiveness. The consultant partners at various levels across the university, as well as, the UNC System Office, Office of State Human Resources and other agencies and universities. This position provides comprehensive guidance regarding compliance, regulation, policy, processes and initiatives to ensure alignment with UNCG compensation programs and State/ Federal guidelines. The Classification and Compensation Consultant provides consultation in all occupational areas and diverse academic and business entities on the university campus. The responsibilities of this position also entail evaluation and endorsement of salary offers and adjustments resulting from the employment and classification activity. This involves determining the best compensation strategies for selected candidates and current employees while ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OFCCP, EEOC, ADA, Office of State Human Resources and UNC General Administration) as well as best practices.
Minimum Qualifications: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.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of classification and compensation systems is essential. Prior or current work experience in position design, analysis or measurement in a career-banded (or similar) classification environment is desired. Compensation administration experience preferred. Current or prior experience with, or knowledge of, the State of North Carolina classification and compensation system is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical skills, combined with effective verbal and written communication skills, are essential. Demonstrated consultative and negotiation skills are also essential.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is essential. Prior, or current, experience with applicant tracking systems, such as PeopleAdmin, Banner HR, (or other comparable HRIS systems) is strongly preferred. Prior, or current, experience in the design or delivery of employee training sessions is also preferred.
Alternate Option:If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
$59,849 - $66,499
Org #-Department:UNCG Human Resources - 58401
Work Hours of Position:8 A.M - 5 P.M., M-F
Number of Months per Year:12
Job Family:Administrative & Managerial
Career Banded Title:Human Resource Consultant
Open Date:05/07/2021
Close Date:05/24/2021
FTE :1.000
FLSA:Exempt
Salary Grade Equivalency:72
Key Responsibility:Advises campus and HR partners on compensation matters. Offers guidance and advice on the design of positions and their placement within the organization. Provides guidance to other team members.
Essential Tasks:Interprets policies, procedures and best practices and explain how they are applied within the context of classification and compensation analysis. Collaborates with customers to resolve unique and/or sensitive issues and often requires researching and developing several options for successfully addressing campus partner and organizational needs. Obtains position comparisons internally and from other universities. Makes suggestions to department heads regarding improved use of positions or classifications for maximum organizational effectiveness. Consults with AVC/CHRO and the UNC System Office when necessary on unprecedented requests. Enhances the level of understanding and awareness of opportunities and techniques for designing effective jobs with administrators, faculty, and staff through one-on-one consultation, group discussion, workshops, and committee presentations. Assists other team members on recruitment activities as well as compensation issues arising from a recruitment action.
Key Responsibility:Performs market and equity analysis of positions to assess salaries and proactively addresses compensation issues.
Essential Tasks:Analyzes results from salary surveys to assess market competitiveness and range updates where applicable. Predicts future trends to assist in steering HR in a positive direction for the university. Assists Dean, Directors, and Department heads in setting salary adjustment priorities. Performs job analysis, classification, position creation, determines pay range recommendations, org analysis and design recommendations, and exemption status (FLSA and SHRA/EHRA). Expected to act independently and be knowledgeable of the State classification system, its processes and procedures.
Key Responsibility:Develops and facilitates ongoing campus/ HR partners training on compensation policies and practices, as well as, necessary compliance to reduce risk.
Essential Tasks:Presents educational information to staff and faculty concerning salary administration program materials that deliver a meaningful and compelling message to clients. Conducts educational and staff development needs assessment and develops educational materials and plans to meet individual, work unit and organizational goals. Designs and delivers interesting training program materials that deliver a meaningful and compelling message regarding compensation and classification.
Key Responsibility:Participation in compensation and cross-functional projects that further the HR mission and supports campus initiatives.
Essential Tasks:Assists with strategic compensation initiatives and implementation of related programs. Leads HR compensation and classification program(s) or project(s) within established guidelines and standards or leads a component of a larger program/project. Ensures program/project accountability. Assists with salary survey participation, Annual Raise Process (ARP), UNC Systems Office reporting, and annual review of salary structures/ ranges, etc.
Competency:Knowledge - Professional and Organizational
Competency Description:Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, best practices and their theoretical bases, demonstrated by the ability to apply and interpret a variety of interrelated policies, procedures and programs for clients and address clients’ non-routine issues. May recommend policy exceptions in programs of assigned area.
Knowledge of new HR theories, trends, laws or precedents demonstrated by recommending and implementing improvements or necessary changes to policies, procedures and/or program(s).
Knowledge of current thinking in HR theories, best practices, trends, methodologies, laws, and legal precedents, demonstrated by application of same in unusual or unique situations.
Knowledge of how internal and external priorities affect organization mission and goals. Incorporate the business’ language when determining alternative solutions for HR issues.
Knowledge of theory, practices, and principles of human behavior and learning and the ability to assess specific individual and business needs and develop tailored programs.
Knowledge of mathematics, basic statistics, software applications, databases, and related tools to locate, manipulate and analyze data to produce reports that investigate, validate and monitor program/service activity.
Competency Level:Journey
Competency:Communication
Competency Description:Maintains and enhances professional relationships to increase credibility for building support and reaching consensus when explaining and interpreting policies and procedures within assigned HR area(s). Promotes and markets assigned area(s) and persuades clients of the needs and beneficial outcomes of the HR role. Conveys sensitive information or decisions to clients regardless of the risks involved. Works toward mutual resolutions that are in the best interests of the organization and the unit.
Initiates and leads (verbal or written) dialogue with clients in order to identify issues and solutions, recommend options, and summarize actions needed/taken.
Drafts a variety of written communications in order to explain solutions, convey decisions, interpret policy and train/coach. Creates interesting presentations using a variety of media and adapts style and tone to convey meaningful information with different audiences.
Competency Level:Journey
Competency:Consultation
Competency Description:Advises and collaborates with clients to resolve difficult issues in assigned HR area(s); identifies workforce trends; recognizes the impact of policies, procedures, and laws; applies knowledge and understanding of client’s organizational culture, issues and work relationships to address HR situations; shares knowledge and critical thinking process and promotes the use of best practices to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes in the resolution of HR issues.
Determines and documents a course of action to address complex, ambiguous or unique operational and/or programmatic issues in assigned HR area(s).
Develops and maintains productive collaborative work relationships in order to facilitate problem resolution with clients; applies ongoing constructive feedback and response skills and techniques through clear communications with clients or assigned staff.
Conducts strategic planning for the assigned HR area(s) and provides input on relationships and interrelationships of all units and ideas to improve outcomes. Performs similar services for clients.
Consults with clients to evaluate the effectiveness of program(s) as needed or requested; recommends and/or may implement changes.
Journey
Competency:Program/Project Management
Competency Description:Leads HR program(s) or project(s) within established guidelines and standards, or leads a component of a larger program/project. Ensures program/project accountability. Defines scope, goals, tasks, deliverables, timelines, tools, and resources.
Assesses the needs of the work unit or project, determines any gaps and recommends changes in procedures, workflow and work assignments to improve efficiency and effectiveness in performance of individuals and the work unit as a whole.
Conducts educational and staff development needs assessment and develops educational materials and plans to meet individual, work unit and organizational goals. Designs and delivers interesting training program materials that deliver a meaningful and compelling message to clients.
Applies whole system thinking and considers external and internal environmental factors and organizational culture when developing strategies to motivate and persuade management and employees to appreciate, support, and promote changes that result in operational improvement.
Competency Level:Journey
Physical Effort:Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - R, Sitting - F, Walking - R
Work Environment:Inside
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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