Human Resources Consultant

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.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research ( OVCR) oversees, develops, supports, and grows UNC-Chapel Hill's $1 billion research enterprise. The offices reporting to the OVCR set strategic priorities for research, manage proposals and awards, provide research infrastructure, identify funding opportunities, develop research teams and partnerships, oversee regulatory compliance, and communicate the impact and value of the University's research enterprise. The OVCR enables research endeavors for faculty, students, and scholars; encourages interdisciplinary research collaboration across campus; and fosters expansion and diversification of the University's sponsored research portfolio by collaborating with foundations, federal agencies, corporations, and the state and federal governments. The Vice Chancellor for Research also oversees multiple pan-University, multidisciplinary research centers and institutes.

INTERNAL POSTING: ONLY UNC CHAPEL HILL PERMANENT, TIME-LIMITED AND RIF PRIORITY MAY APPLY.

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 the Human Resource Consultant is to act as an HR Consultant within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research HR Service Center ( OVCR HRSC). In this capacity, the Consultant is responsible for providing consultation and support across all employee types including faculty, EHRA non-faculty, SHRA employees, Postdoctoral Scholars and temporary employees. This includes providing interpretation of University HR policies, providing consultation and advice on general HR issues and concerns, and helping carry out both unit-level and campus-wide HR strategies and plans. The Consultant must be able to articulate the relationship between such policies and unit needs.

The Consultant will frequently interact and coordinate HR activity within the assigned work unit(s) with key University central offices, to include the Office of Human Resources ( OHR), the University Compliance Office, and University Payroll Services. The Consultant will prepare, approve, and/or troubleshoot proposed or implemented HR actions to assure compliance with relevant Federal, State, and University policies. The Consultant will function as a generalist covering the broad range of human resources subject matter areas including classification and compensation, recruitment and hiring, employee relations, leave administration, and handling very basic benefits inquiries in consultation, as appropriate with the University's Benefits Department. This position, along with the other HR Consultants in the OVCR HRSC, will have final Division Level approval authority on all HR actions.

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.

Selected candidate must demonstrate the following:
* Experience applying a broad knowledge of HR best practices.
* Experience interpreting complex HR issues.
* Ability to interpret HR policies and procedures for a variety of position types.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong customer service skills.
* Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
* Ability to perform work with a high degree of autonomy, self-motivation, accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and discretion.

* Strong proficiency with UNC-CH HR systems (e.g., ConnectCarolina, PeopleAdmin, Infoporte, Carolina Talent, RASR, etc.).
* Strong working knowledge of UNC-CH HR policies and procedures.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.