Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

UC HR is seeking an HR Consultant to support multiple business units within UC's HR Shared Services Team. We are seeking an HR professional who will align the people strategy with its business strategy as an administrative expert, people champion, and change agent. 

The HR Consultant will perform a variety of human resources support responsibilities relating to operational effectiveness and efficiency of internal processes. This person will ensure the delivery of excellent customer service, emphasizing communication, teamwork and collaboration and seeks ways to support and develop standardized processes and common procedures.

Essential Functions

• Consult with departments regarding policies and procedures as they relate to human resources functions. Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives that support individual or multiple business units.
• Manage operational human resources-related issues, including development and communication of policies, training administration, reporting and coordinating in the human resources process. 
• Responsible for the timekeeping and payroll actions for the HR Shared Services Team; and ensure timely management and support the timekeeping & payroll needs of department stakeholders.
• Analyze HR metrics, trends and make recommendations to senior HR leaders for any related actions.
• Participate in and lead the orientation and onboarding and offboarding function for new employees of Shared Services.
• Assist with Performance Consulting and Employee Relations issues as assigned. Coach managers on employee or labor relations and performance management issues.
• Must maintain confidentiality with high level of integrity. Responsible for accurate and timely storage of HR-related documents in accordance with UC’s Records Retention Schedule.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
• May plan and lead medium to large projects.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of related Human Resources experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience with union or labor management is ideal.
• Experience in payroll management.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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