HR Consultant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 24, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	HR Consultant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Human Resources
Department	UHR Consulting
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Human Resources ( UHR) supports the Rutgers mission as an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching, service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop diverse and highly skilled top talent.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a HR Consultant for the department of University Human Resources. This position serves as an embedded resource to the New Brunswick Chancellor's Office, ensuring the efficient processing of HR transactions. The role focuses on addressing operational bottlenecks related to hiring, compensation, and classification processes, including drafting job descriptions, offer letters, and other HR documentation. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Serves as a dedicated point of contact between the Chancellor's Office and University Human Resources (UHR), ensuring that the human resources needs of the Chancellor's Office are met with a high level of responsiveness and accuracy. Works in collaboration with the New Brunswick Chancellor's Office Chief of Staff and HR Team to manage and expedite HR transactions, with a specific focus on streamlining workflows and resolving delays. Assists in seeking guidance on policy interpretation and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, as well as collective bargaining agreements. Works closely with UHR leadership and Senior HR Consultants to understand the unique needs of the Chancellor's Office, providing transactional HR support and ensuring alignment with broader HR policies and procedures.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary	121582.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Administrators Confidential
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor's degree preferably in Human Resources or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of five years' experience in human resource, with a focus on HR operations, transactions, and support.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment and foster a positive, productive, and progressive work environment. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products also required. Experience in hiring and recruitment processes, including posting positions, conducting interviews, and extending offers. Ability to analyze HR data and prepare reports and metrics to assess trends, monitor compliance, and recommend process improvements. Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple HR tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality control in HR transactions and documentation. Ability to train and guide staff and stakeholders on HR processes and procedures, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
Preferred Qualifications	PHR, SPHR, or other Human Resource Management certification or an advanced degree in HR preferred. Prior experience in classification, compensation, recruitment, staffing, performance management, training, and compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws preferred. Experience with HRIS systems such as ROCS or HCM Cloud or other similar systems preferred. Prior experience working in higher education or large, complex organizations is highly preferred. Familiarity with compensation, classification, and compliance issues, particularly in a unionized environment, is desired.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office products, Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0159
Posting Open Date	01/24/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement