Human Resources Consultant

University of Tennessee, Knoxville   Martin, TN   Full-time     Human Resources
Posted on April 11, 2024
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The Office of Human Resources (HR) at the University of Tennessee at Martin invites applications for the position, Human Resources Consultant. This position provides a variety of professional support across Human Resource disciplines primarily, compensation, as well as benefits, talent acquisition and employee relations. Selected candidate must work well independently and in collaboration with others in a fast-paced office environment with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that compensation practices comply with current legislation (pay equity, human rights, etc.)
Use various methods and techniques to make recommendations about compensation.
Prepare job descriptions, job analysis, job evaluations and job classifications.
Participate in salary and labor market surveys to determine prevailing pay rates and benefits.
Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices.
Conduct periodic audits and prepare reports for Director of Human Resources/Executive Leaders.
Serve as the Human Resources representative and/or contact for Minors on Campus.
Serve on committees as directed by department director and/or appointed by system office
Respond to unemployment claims.
Complete the process for non-US citizens to become eligible to hire as faculty with the University in collaboration with the department director.
May assist or lead lower level employee relations matters as directed by department director.
Perform other duties as assigned by department director.
Learn the benefits enrollment and trouble shooting processes to serve as back up for Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Coordinator.


Qualifications :

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
Three years of Human Resource generalist experience in a role that exposed candidate to performing related activities described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication abilities.
Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively.
Excellent research skills.
Intermediate to Advance Word and Excel skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to present information to various individuals and groups including the executive team as requested by department director.
Ability to learn and use an enterprise system such as IRIS and Oracle.
Must possess a strong customer service orientation, complimented by a deep sense of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

Application Process: Qualified applicants must apply online and attach a cover letter and resume
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a candidate has been selected.
Minimum hiring rate $54,414.09 annually (Market Range10) - Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
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