Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	HR Consultant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Human Resources
Department	Human Resources - Cmd
Overview	Ranked #61 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
Posting Summary	Reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources at Rutgers University-Camden, the HR Consultant will provide consultative client services to a select group of Rutgers University-Camden academic and/or administrative departments. The HR Consultant will act as a strategic partner to the assigned units, providing advice and guidance on policy interpretation in accordance with applicable university, state, and federal regulations, processes, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements. The HR Consultant will identify innovative and effective approaches to assist departments in establishing and meeting their goals, in relation to their mission and values. Through a strategic partnership with the incumbent’s assigned departments, the HR Consultant will make recommendations to the departmental leaders on the operation of said departments primarily in the areas of organizational structure, talent acquisition and management, training and employee development, change management, employee and labor relations and other functional areas of human resources. The HR Consultant will work regularly with the departments to identify and implement programs and procedures, in relation to the human resources function, that advance the goals of academic and administrative departments, as well as contribute to the advancement of the Rutgers University-Camden campus as a whole. The HR Consultant will work in close collaboration with subject-matter experts within the core HR functional areas to implement programs and procedures to advance the goals and objectives of the Camden campus and University Human Resources. Additionally, the HR Consultant will play a key role in the implementation of university and campus-wide human resource initiatives and will be responsible for the education and implementation of these initiatives in their respective academic/administrative units. The incumbent in this position will be expected to operate in a highly-sensitive environment and to maintain high levels of customer and client services, with professionalism and confidentiality. Knowledge of best practices in topics of diversity, equity and inclusion are a plus, as the incumbent will be expected to deliver consultation with consideration of these initiatives at all times.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.5
Daily Work Shift	Day
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 FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary	Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary	61813.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	78240.500
Annual Maximum Salary	94668.000
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 http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) and a minimum of two additional year of experience in human resource functions to include classification, compensation, recruitment, staffing, performance management, training, and compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have the ability to work in a dynamic, highly sensitive environment; and have excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated track record of excellent customer and client service; and the ability to navigate complex policies, contracts and legal mandates to assist clients in achieving organizational goals. Ability to work well in a team environment and foster a positive, productive and progressive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications	PHR or SHRM-CP or an advanced degree in HR is a plus. Experience in higher education and/or in a labor environment is preferred. Experience in job analysis, classifications, organization structure evaluation, and knowledge of principles and best practices in compensation will be favored.
Equipment Utilized	Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and HRIS systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required; position also requires occasional travel between the primary location on the Camden Campus to the Rutgers University-New Brunswick/Newark campuses. May occasionally require travel to off-campus locations.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1446
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ
Location Details

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 fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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