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Human Resources Management

The Human Resources Consultant provides human resources services to employees/faculty and advises supervisors, managers, and directors in accordance with University policies, state, local, and federal laws; partners with and advises supervisors, managers, and directors on HR areas related to employment, employee relations, professional development, benefits, and policies and procedures; participate in projects as needed.  

• Provide human resources support, guidance, and direction to employees, supervisors, and unit leadership in the areas of labor and employee relations, talent and performance management, benefits, compensation and classification, and University policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees and influence leadership and management to make legal and fair decisions
• Answer and resolve employee requests and inquiries
• Partner with central HR on a variety of projects, process changes, and initiatives and support the unit throughout these changes; ensure changes are appropriately communicated and implemented
• Provide education to employees on a variety of HR topics, policies, and procedures
• Investigate and resolve employee relation cases in a timely manner, while adhering to University policies, as well as local, state, and federal laws
• Manage HR system/platform and other electronic inquiries; edit, review, troubleshoot, and route for HR form processing
• Prepare spreadsheets for salary increases, run database reports, and maintain day-to-day HR requests
• Resolve complex and unusual issues and employee concerns, such as performance problems, pay discrepancies, job reviews and appeals, employee conflicts, etc.
• Provide unit leadership with relevant HR information and data needed to inform strategic decision making
• Support the unit’s mission, vision, and goals from an HR perspective
• Coordinate HR programs and activities in support of the unit
• Lead special projects that may be assigned to HR for the overall growth and advancement of the department/unit
• Make recommendations for process improvements within the unit

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00