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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. Established in 1766 and celebrated a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,800 students and 27,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
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 University Human Resources. This position reports to the Director of Business Partner Services.
Under the general direction of the Director, the Sr. HR Consultant will independently participate in maintaining and developing relationships throughout the university and assist with administration of University Human Resources’ ( UHR ) polices, procedures and processes. In addition to daily resolving a wide variety of complex department – employee – supervisor – and human relations problems, while performing the essential key duties of this position.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Provides consultative and strategic client service to the university community in human resources matters to include: consultation; policy advisement; change management and resolution; performance management; compensation and classification; recruitment and staffing; training and workplace assessment in accordance with applicable university, state, and federal regulations, processes, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
- Identifies innovative, strategic and effective approaches to assist departments in establishing and meeting administrative goals and mission.
- Provides assistance in the investigation and resolution of employee issues, and guidance on performance management and corrective action procedures.
- Ensures compliance with contract provisions of staff unions, in consultation and collaboration with Labor Relations.
- Participates in special projects to promote, support, strengthen and expand the strategic role and partnerships with clients.
- Assist with supervising and training UHR support staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Application System. Additional information may be found at:.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 81752.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 103477.000
Annual Maximum Salary 125202.000
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
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to
Seniority Unit
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.
- 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.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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.
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.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
- Multiple Vacancies
Posting Details
Posting Number 23ST1644
Posting Open Date 06/12/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees () , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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 . click apply for full job details
