The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 8 hours ago
Human Resources Consultant
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its innovative teaching and research. The Human Resources Consultant role involves delivering advanced HR services, providing consultative support to senior leaders, and overseeing HR specialists in various functions such as recruitment and payroll.
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Responsibilities
Deliver advanced consultative HR services to the Service Center of Excellence (SCE), supporting the Division of Finance and Operations, Chancellor’s Office, and University Compliance Office
Serve as a senior advisor to Associate Vice Chancellors, Executive Directors, Directors, and managers on complex human resources matters
Lead coordinated HR service delivery across assigned areas
Provide functional leadership and supervision to HR Specialists responsible for recruitment, salary administration, onboarding, separations, payroll, leave, and benefits, with primary emphasis on strategic planning, cross functional coordination, process improvement, and decision support
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated experience in HR business processes, recruitment, employee relations, and classification and compensation practices
Strong customer service orientation and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment, and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Prefer at least 5 years of previous HR experience
Demonstrated success providing consultative HR support in complex organizations, preferably within higher education or the public sector
Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships with leaders and HR peers, apply independent judgment, and manage work with a high degree of discretion
Experience with classification and compensation analysis, salary administration, organizational design, and position management
Working knowledge of HR systems such as PeopleAdmin, PeopleSoft, and TIM (Kronos), and proficiency with tools such as Visio for organizational design
HR certification is preferred
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (165)
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2023 (100)
2022 (133)
2021 (83)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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