HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTNT SR

About the Role

This position provides comprehensive support to the Division of Student Affairs in the areas of employee relations, recruitment, engagement, organizational design, and training. The role supports strategic initiatives through information analysis, review, and interpretation at the division and campus level, contributing to enhanced organizational performance and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult on recruitment and selection for academic, staff, and student positions; assist and guide recruiting, hiring, and offer procedures; process direct promotions and exceptions.
• Advise on separations and appointment changes, including exit interviews and documentation.
• Partner with Student Affairs HR office staff to coordinate and implement new hire orientation and onboarding programs, including scheduling and logistics.
• Maintain awareness of employment actions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of hiring, incentive payments, additional pay actions, separations, overpayments, etc.
• Observe and track data to identify trends in knowledge or skill gaps; recommend and implement training resources and strategies to address these gaps.
• Identify, propose, and coordinate educational activities focused on University policies, procedures, and process changes; utilize feedback for process improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership to support organizational design through impact analysis, transition support, and orientation for new employees and supervisors.
• Coordinate with the UM System Compensation & Classification Team to evaluate positions for appropriate classification, conduct position audits, and assist with reclassification requests.
• Review and advise on salary offers and compensation decisions, ensuring alignment with university policy, equity, market data, and departmental budgets.
• Educate supervisors on compensation policies and conduct compensation studies to support adjustment requests.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for performance concerns, offering guidance and escalating complex or sensitive matters as needed.
• Facilitate informal complaint resolution and ensure compliance with relevant policies and employment laws.
• Connect employees and managers with university resources such as mediation, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Office of Institutional Equity, and the Office of Accessibility and ADA.
• Research and communicate university policies, regulations, and employment laws to management and employees.
• Ensure compliance in all personnel activities, including leave, termination, layoff, and transition assistance.
• Embody respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence while providing outstanding customer service and maintaining confidentiality.
• Build and sustain positive interpersonal relationships, actively engage stakeholders, and participate in team meetings and campus committees.
• Handle confidential information responsibly and contribute to divisional and university projects and goals.
• Remain up-to-date on HR and organizational leadership trends; participate in professional development opportunities.
• Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills; utilize critical thinking to support solution finding and education through data analysis, report writing, and presentations.
• Partner with the Associate Director and Student Affairs Assessment team to implement HR satisfaction and assessment strategies.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position may require evening and weekend hours to support activities and programs. Occasionally, division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of the normal schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.

Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR).
• Over 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including recruitment and training, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience supporting staff and students across various disciplines.
• Proven ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) to research, develop, and present reports, trainings, and presentations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.

Pay

Salary Range: $60,944.00 - $91,500.00 per year, distributed monthly.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

For additional information, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.