University of Georgia is hiring: HR Senior Position Management Consultant in Ath

HR Senior Position Management Consultant

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Posting Details

Posting Number: S12983P
Working Title: HR Senior Position Management Consultant
Department: UHR-Wrkfrce Plan & Recr
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Open until filled: Yes
Closing Date: Proposed Starting Date 01/20/2025

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

3-5+ years of experience in human resources, preferably in position management, classification, or compensation.

Position Summary

The University Human Resources (UHR) Senior Position Management Consultant plays a critical role in supporting the university’s strategic goals by ensuring accurate, compliant, and effective position management. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth job analyses, ensuring accurate job descriptions, and partnering with other UHR units on talent acquisition, career progression, retention, and organizational efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment.
• Able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a scanner, copy machine, and printer.
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, and paper form correspondence.

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Analysis and Position Management:

• Conduct thorough job analyses to accurately classify new positions and determine exempt or non-exempt status.
• Review and approve reclassifications and position updates to ensure alignment with job responsibilities and organizational changes.
• Create, update, and maintain accurate position records, including job titles, descriptions, and classifications.
• Manage position changes within the HR system, ensuring timely and accurate updates and approvals.
• Collaborate with the Workforce Planning team to support reorganization efforts, conduct job analyses, and establish service-level agreements with campus partners.
• Coordinate with the Career Progression team on the standards for promotions and transfers within and outside of job families and functions.
• Ensure consistent application of classification standards and processes across the university.
• Manage limited-term and interim position reviews, in partnership with other University HR units.
• Engage with the Budget Office to confirm funding allocations for positions, ensuring timely approvals and efficient resource utilization.

Strategic Partners and Support:

• Work closely with University HR units, such as Classification and Compensation, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, and Workforce Engagement.
• Support unit and organization objectives for various partners across UGA.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to our university community, providing guidance and support on position management inquiries.
• Deliver training and support to UHR team members, HR liaisons, and hiring managers on position management procedures and tools.
• Adhere to university objectives and USG initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and reporting requirements.

Compliance:

• Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Document job evaluation processes, results, and recommendations to support compliance and decision-making.
• Monitor position data for Prevailing Wage compliance.
• Assess position data for Affordable Care Act compliance.

Additional Duties:

• Perform other related position management duties as assigned.

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Lindsey Sessions
Recruitment Contact Email: lfsessions@uga.edu

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information