HR Consultant

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Job Title : HR Consultant

Department : Human Resources | Strategic Initiatives

When staff join the Ohio State Office of Human Resources, they become part of one of America’s most comprehensive universities, one of Ohio’s largest employers and an exceptional team of professionals who provide proactive Human Resources services and solutions.

The Human Resources Consultant (HR Business Partner 3) serves as a consultative role in the Strategic Initiatives function of Human Resources in in The Ohio State University Office of Student Life.

The Human Resources Consultant provides consultative support to managers & collaborates with stakeholders to align the HR Operations strategy with that of the unit of support in the areas of employee support / experience, manager support, reporting and analytics, talent acquisition, talent management, compliance, workforce planning, classification and compensation, employee relations and performance management, organizational design and effectiveness, onboarding / offboarding and employment lifecycle.

Office of Student Life Mission

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Key Responsibilities

The Human Resources Consultant partners with HR Business Partner to communicate and implement key HR initiatives and strategies impacting employees and managers. Provides strategic consultation on cross-discipline matters aligning business objectives with unit needs. Develops relationships with key stakeholders to execute HR operations, offer solutions and support employee engagement. Consults to tie business objectives to employee and manager needs. Collaborates with leaders to effectively utilize Centers of Expertise (COEs).

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

4 years of relevant human resources consultant or generalist experience

Desired Qualifications :

4 - 8 years of relevant human resources consultant or generalist experience.

PHR or SHRM-CP

Strong relationship-building skills with flexibility to meet a diverse array of customer needs.

Demonstrated experience advising leaders, supervisors, and employees on human resources-related best practices and policy.

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills and problem-solving abilities.

Demonstrated commitment to team success and alignment with organizational shared values.

Experience working in a shared service model leveraging centers of expertise.

Experience providing HR support for both unionized and non-unionized staff.

Experience working in a higher education setting.

To learn more about the Office of Human Resources, please visit our website .

Additional Information :

Salary Range : $69,400 - $91,250

Work Schedule : Hybrid - Columbus Campus

Function : Human Resources

Sub-function : HR Business Partners

Career Band : Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level : S3

Working at Ohio State brings with it a robust package of total rewards, including market-based compensation, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, flexible schedules, management training, tuition assistance, on-site child care, campus athletic and cultural events, and many others. Please visit https : / / hr.osu.edu / benefits / for detailed information.

Location : Lincoln Tower (0271)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Salary : $69,400 - $91,250