HR Consultant at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:HR ConsultantDepartment:Human Resources | Strategic Initiatives

The Office of Human Resources seeks an experienced human resources professional to partner with leaders across the College of Engineering to support strategic initiatives, ensure delivery of excellent customer service and champion continuous process improvement. The HR Consultant will offer solutions, execute HR operations, provide and interpret HR-related reports, and support strategic decisions. This position will be embedded within the College of Engineering and will report to the Human Resources Business Partner. Through ongoing and regular collaboration with HR Connection (Ohio State's HR service delivery center) and HR Centers of Excellence, the HR Consultant will help ensure the delivery of distinguished customer service for core HR transactions and inquiries.

This individual contributor is responsible for providing strategic consultation across the college to tie business objectives to employee and manager needs on matters including performance, talent planning/workforce planning, succession planning, learning and professional development, compensation, benefits, and related areas of human resources. The HR Consultant guides leaders to effectively utilize core HR centers of excellence resources such as total rewards and talent management programs. The role will also support leaders, managers, and supervisors with HR-related activities throughout the employee lifecycle such as recruiting, onboarding, pay and job changes, performance management, life events, and terminations.

The HR team assigned to the College of Engineering is collaborative, solution-oriented and fast-working. Success comes to the team through strong relationship-building skills, excellent communication, and understanding of the business and mission of the college.

Human Resources at Ohio State

HR at Ohio State is embarking in major transformational changes, positioning HR professionals to better serve our leaders, faculty, staff, and students to realize the mission of our great institution for years to come. From policies and processes to our systems and services, nearly every aspect of HR is evolving to better serve the Ohio State community including campus and the medical center. As the Ohio State community start to experience the new HR service delivery model and ways of working, our goal is that each touchpoint will be seamless, and the processes and systems we have built will further our commitment to delivering excellent customer service and strategic HR support.




Main Performance Objectives:

0-3 Months:

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  Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, team members and partners and develop understanding of the work of the Fisher College of Business.

  
  


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  Support the ongoing transition to the new HR service delivery model and strategic HR imperatives.

  
  


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  Gain understanding of Workday (HRIS) and serve as resource to users across the college as they transition to utilizing it for HR transactions.

  
  

3-6 Months:

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  Assist with change management efforts related to Career Roadmap (university's compensation/career path project)

  
  


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  Partner with resources in HR shared services and centers of expertise to help drive strategic priorities.

  
  


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  Gain understanding of academic appointments (faculty, lecturers, graduate associates, researchers, etc.) and their corresponding policies and guidelines.

  
  


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  Gain understanding of immigration visa processes.

  
  

6-12 Months:

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  Advise and direct the appropriate return-to-campus efforts for college employees.

  
  


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  Support the college's action plan and efforts to establish greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the college.

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in human resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  
  


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  Minimum of 4 years of professional experience delivering a variety of HR services.

  
  


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  Demonstrated experience coaching leaders, supervisors, and employees. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Academic or large complex organization experience.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Proven ability to build productive working relationships with a wide variety of constituencies.

  
  

The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available at visit.osu.edu/experience.

To learn more about the College of Engineering (COE), please visit our website.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $69,400-$75,000

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.

*The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location:Bolz Hall (0146)Position Type:RegularScheduled 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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