EHRA HR Consultant II

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 Division of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Compliance provides the University with a full range of human resources services in support of the University's teaching, research, and public service mission. We commit to support and influence a culture of excellence, respect, and inclusiveness by delivering valuable and innovative services to the University community, creating an environment in which both Faculty and Staff thrive.

The EHRA Non-Faculty HR Office provides a consultative, solution-driven approach to developing and administering programs, policies, and practices that support our academic and business units' efforts to attract, retain, motivate, and develop talented and diverse work forces. Our primary objective is to manage and continually improve HR and administrative functions to allow faculty, staff, and students to identify and execute innovative research and academic solutions for the public good.

The EHRA Non-Faculty HR Office partners with campus HR professionals to design and classify approximately 3000 academic, executive, instructional, research, IT, public service, and other professional positions, while effectively administering the State of North Carolina and UNC system classification, employment, and compensation plans and policies.

The office also serves as the university's functional experts on personnel appointments and appointment changes, salary administration, including merit pay planning, analysis, and execution, and compliance with university, state, and federal laws and regulations.

This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

This is an at-will appointment with an expected duration of one year..

The position has responsibility for performing or assisting with a broad range of responsibilities involving EHRA personnel administration including: employee personnel action review and approval; position classification action review and approval; interpretation of EHRA policy questions; triaging and troubleshooting exceptional situations and either appropriately resolving or referring for higher level escalation, and assisting departmental and school-level human resources facilitators and officers in following prescribed business processes and procedures relating to EHRA personnel management. The Consultant will also play a lead role in delivering training to campus clients on EHRA personnel policies and procedures

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.

The duties of this position involve exercising judgment and performing administrative tasks that impact the pay and conditions of employment of EHRA employees. This includes confirming the accuracy and integrity of a variety of personnel actions and documentation. Errors in interpreting EHRA appointment guidelines or business procedures could result in missed pay or incorrect terms of appointment. This, in turn, risks compliance with the provisions of the University's EHRA employment policies, undesirable legal liability for the University, and employee relations issues.

Preferred candidates will have solid knowledge of University and state HR policies, procedures, processes and technologies as they relate to EHRA and SHRA personnel and payroll issues and the ability to interpret and communicate this information to the campus community. Five or more years of Human Resources experience is desired, preferably in a Human Resource Generalist capacity. Experience in higher education or the non-profit sector is preferred.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.