Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Human Resources Consultant Posting Number 24TM0382 Department UHR Consulting Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

University Human Resources (UHR) supports the Rutgers mission as an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching, service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop diverse and highly skilled top talent. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Consultant for University Human Resources. This position reports to the Director of Business Partner Services.

Under the general direction of the Director, the Sr. HR Consultant will independently participate in maintaining and developing relationships throughout the university and assist with administration of University Human Resources’ (UHR) polices, procedures and processes. In addition to daily resolving a wide variety of complex department – employee – supervisor – and human relations problems, while performing the essential key duties of this position.
Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides consultative and strategic client service to the university community in human resources matters to include: consultation; policy advisement; change management and resolution; performance management; compensation and classification; recruitment and staffing; training and workplace assessment in accordance with applicable university, state, and federal regulations, processes, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Identifies innovative, strategic and effective approaches to assist departments in establishing and meeting administrative goals and mission. Provides assistance in the investigation and resolution of employee issues, and guidance on performance management and corrective action procedures. Ensures compliance with contract provisions of staff unions, in consultation and collaboration with Labor Relations. Participates in special projects to promote, support, strengthen and expand the strategic role and partnerships with clients. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Position Salary Up to $100,000 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month