Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Senior Human Resources 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 Senior Human Resources Consultant for the University of Human Resources.
Under the general direction of the Director of HR Business Partner Services the Sr. HR Consultant will independently develop and maintain relationships with the New Brunswick Chancellor's Office Chief of Staff, New Brunswick Chancellor's Office HR Team, and HR professionals within schools and units under the New Brunswick Chancellor. This Sr. HR Consultant role within
UHR would be assigned to the New Brunswick Chancellor's Office exclusively and will work with other team members within
UHR to ensure transactions are processed in a timely manner.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Ensures that the New Brunswick Chancellor's Office Chief of Staff and the New Brunswick Chancellor's Office HR Team are informed of employment matters involving schools and units under the purview of the NB Chancellor and obtain appropriate approval as required prior to finalization of transactions.
- Provides consultative and strategic client service to the New Brunswick Chancellor's Office to ensure alignment and compliance with University Human Resources (UHR) polices, procedures, and processes.
- Provides guidance, support, and direction on change management and resolution; performance management; compensation and classification; recruitment and hiring; training and workplace assessment.
- Works in tandem with UHR's Policy and Employment Practices Office and the Office of University Labor Relations to provide support on HR policy interpretation and employee relations matters in accordance with applicable university, state, and federal regulations, processes, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
- Assists with the investigation and resolution of employee issues and provides guidance on performance management and corrective action procedures.
- Ensures compliance with contract provisions of staff unions, in consultation and collaboration with the Office of University Labor Relations.
- Provides a thorough review for accuracy and appropriateness of personnel actions in the ROCS system and provides classification and assistance with the determination of appropriate compensation in accordance with university policies.
- Serves as the New Brunswick Chancellor's Office representative on UHR projects and initiatives to ensure effective communication and alignment.
- Participates in special projects to promote, support, strengthen and expand strategic roles and partnerships with clients.
- Identifies innovative, strategic and effective approaches to assist departments in establishing and meeting administrative goals and mission.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
07 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
91297.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
115559.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
139821.00 |
| 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.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources Management or a related field.
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a complex human resources environment to include providing consultative advice for exempt and nonexempt employees at all levels of the organization.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Experience in human resource management to include employee and/or labor relations, classification, compensation, recruitment, staffing, performance management, leave administration, training, and compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, preferably in higher education and/or in a labor environment; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, highly sensitive environment; and have excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize, with thorough attention to detail.
- Demonstrated track record in delivering exceptional client service.
- Ability to navigate complex policies, contracts, and legal mandates to assist clients in achieving organization goals.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and foster a positive, productive, and progressive work environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and HRIS systems.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience working and negotiating with unions; and being part of a unionized environment.
- Experience in planning, organizing, and analyzing the effectiveness of human resources programs.
PHR, SPHR, or other Human Resource Management certification.- Prior experience in the higher education setting is highly preferred but not required.
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
24ST2225 |
| Posting Open Date |
09/18/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Cook (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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 |
Rutgers University
Sep 18, 2024