Human Resources Consultant (Finance)

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Consultant provides expertise and support in all HR functions to meet the strategic objectives of the assigned client area and serves as an advisor on HR-related matters. Your role will be to advise clients and leverage and integrate knowledge of HR best practices, university policies, and applicable laws and regulations. This employee must be able to facilitate the offering of creative solutions to complex issues by effectively partnering with HR centers of excellence to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.

We prefer applicants with a background as an HR Business Partner, a generalist, or an employee relations advisor. You will need to bring a broad knowledge base to solve issues quickly and effectively.

Essential Functions:

• HR Expertise: Provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of human resources activities, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, recruitment, compensation, and other related HR functional areas.Leads cross-functional projects across the HR division, multiple organizational units, or institutions. Conducts needs assessments and proposes appropriate solutions and interventions, gains stakeholder support, and facilitates implementations.Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and efficient stewardship of university policies and procedures. Analyzes ethical issues and dilemmas more critically, considering various perspectives, and recommends potential outcomes in accordance with HOOP.Conducts review of reported concerns as assigned and makes recommendations for remediations/process improvement as appropriate.Maintains knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws. Maintain expert-level knowledge of UTHealth Houston's human resources policies, processes, and resources. Proactively recommends changes to policies based on human resources best practices or changes in the organization's business needs. Applies technical knowledge and tools to solve moderately complex problems and tasks independently.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates expert knowledge of the organization's structure, including key departments, roles, and reporting relationships. Cultivates and maintains relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Takes the lead in facilitating organizational planning and change management discussions. May assist assigned clients with designing and developing programs and projects in alignment with organizational goals. Makes recommendations for modification of established procedures and facilitates related change management activities to ensure business objectives.
• Change Agent: Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Acts as change catalyst and leader. Identifies organizational issues that limit effectiveness and collaborates within HR centers of excellence to develop and deliver practical solutions. Proactively identifies, analyzes, and evaluates complex problems. Partners with leadership to move the organization effectively through meaningful change such as growth, restructuring, and process improvement. Continuously looks for opportunities to improve HR processes and improve HR service delivery. May initiate and lead cross-functional projects to meet departmental and institutional objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Proven problem-solving abilities, with a knack for identifying and addressing complex challenges efficiently and creatively.
• Excellent critical thinking, writing, analytical skills, and the ability to analyze data to identify operational gaps.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, always exercising prudent judgment and discretion.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Must have a strong service-oriented attitude, exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to build meaningful connections with university community members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, showing resilience and adaptability in managing shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)-HRCI from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred or
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)-HRCI from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred or
• SHRM-CP - Certified Professional from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) preferred or
• SHRM-SCP - Senior Certified Professional from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) preferred

Minimum Education:

A bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in human resources or a related field is required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

Minimum Experience:

6 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources; experience in at least one HR specialty function required

We prefer applicants who have been in the role of Generalist, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations Advisor

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.