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Summary

This position provides comprehensive support to the Division of
Student Affairs in the areas of employee relations, recruitment, engagement, organizational design, and training. The position supports
strategic initiatives through information analysis, review, and interpretation at the division and campus level, contributing to enhanced
organizational performance and employee experience.



Employment Activities

  • Consult on recruitment and
    selection for academic, staff, and student positions; assist and guide recruiting, hiring, and offer procedures; process direct promotions
    and exceptions. Advise on separations and appointment changes, including exit interviews and documentation.
  • Partner with Student
    Affairs HR office staff to coordinate and implement new hire orientation and onboarding programs, including scheduling and logistics, and
    leaders.
  • Maintain awareness of employment actions, partnering with the Student Affairs HR office staff and University of Missouri
    support centers to ensure accurate and timely processing of employment actions including hiring, incentive payments, additional pay actions,
    separations, overpayments, etc.


Training

  • Observe and track data and observations to identify trends in
    knowledge or skill gaps for departments and the division. In partnership with the Associate Director and Learning & Development identify
    training resources and strategies to recommend and implement to address these gaps.
  • Identify, propose, and coordinate educational
    activities focused on University policies and procedures; changes in processes and services, and utilize feedback to assist in process
    improvements at department and division levels,

Organization and Position Design

  • Collaborate with Associate
    Director and department leadership to support organizational design through impact analysis, transition support, and orientation for new
    employees, departments, and supervisors.
  • Coordinate with UM System Compensation & Classification Team to evaluate positions for
    appropriate classification (FLSA, GGS or PAT grade, title), conduct position audits, and assist individuals with documentation for
    reclassification requests.
  • Review and advise on salary offers, and compensation decisions, ensuring alignment with university
    policy, equity, market data, and departmental budgets. Educate supervisors on compensation policies and carry out assigned compensation
    studies to support adjustment requests and recommendations.

Employee Relations


  • Serve as the initial point
    of contact for performance concerns within Student Affairs, offering guidance on actions and escalating complex or sensitive matters as
    needed. Facilitate informal complaint resolution and ensure timely documentation and compliance with relevant policies and employment
    laws.
  • Connect employees and managers with university resources such as mediation, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Office of
    Institutional Equity, and the Office of Accessibility and ADA.
  • Research, and communicate university policies, regulations, and
    employment laws to management and employees. Ensure compliance in all personnel activities, including leave, termination, layoff, and
    transition assistance, and provide necessary information for processes such as grievance and HR Equity.

Professional
Engagement & Operations

  • Embody respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence, while providing outstanding customer
    service, maintaining confidentiality, and fostering a positive collaborative environment respecting other thoughts and insights. Demonstrate
    professionalism through positive relationships, policy compliance, and ethical behavior. Remain flexible adapting proactively to changing
    environments and priorities.
  • Build and sustain positive interpersonal relationships, actively engage stakeholders, and participate
    in team meetings, staff activities, and various campus or system committees to support HR’s service mission. Meet regularly with
    constituents, keep them informed, Handle confidential information responsibly at all times.
  • Contribute to divisional and university
    projects and goals, assist co-workers, review documents, offer constructive feedback, and share the workload to achieve collective
    objectives. Remain up-to-date on HR and organizational leadership trends and research-based knowledge. Actively participate in professional
    development opportunities.
  • Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills and utilize critical thinking and initiative to
    support solution finding and education through gathering and analyzing data, writing reports, and preparing presentations using Microsoft
    Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), databases, and other informational systems.
  • Partner with the Associate Director and
    Student Affairs Assessment team to implement HR satisfaction and assessment strategies to improve office operations and customer
    satisfaction.


Shift

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

This position may require evening and weekend
hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours
outside of the normal schedule.



Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of
education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is
necessary.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP or
    PHR/SPHR).
  • Over 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including recruitment and training, preferably in higher
    education.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting staff and students across various disciplines.
  • Proven ability to utilize
    Microsoft Office Suite and proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) to research, develop, and present reports,
    trainings, and presentations aimed at clarifying, educating, or persuading.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with
    a demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.

Anticipated Hiring Range



Salary Range:
$60,944.00 – $91,500.00 per year, distributed monthly

University Title: Senior Human Resources Consultant



GGS Level:
011

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR


Application
Materials

Please provide a completed application form, cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 or more
references.


Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.


Benefit Eligibility


This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total
compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off,
short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resou
rces/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity



The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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