Job Description:

Department:

VC for Res-620100

Career Area:

Human Resources

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

10/10/2024

Application Deadline:

10/17/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Human Resources Specialist - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN11

Working Title:

Human Resources Specialist

Position Number:

00061277

Vacancy ID:

P019708

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$59,097 - $70,983

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see
the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) oversees, develops, supports, and grows UNC-Chapel Hill's $1 billion research enterprise. The offices reporting to the OVCR set strategic priorities for research, manage proposals and awards, provide research infrastructure, identify funding opportunities, develop research teams and partnerships, oversee regulatory compliance, and communicate the impact and value of the University's research enterprise. The OVCR enables research endeavors for faculty, students, and scholars; encourages interdisciplinary research collaboration across campus; and fosters expansion and diversification of the University's sponsored research portfolio by collaborating with foundations, federal agencies, corporations, and the state and federal governments. The Vice Chancellor for Research also oversees multiple pan-University, multidisciplinary research centers and institutes.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist works as part of a highly-collaborative HR Service Center team to provide human resources management services to multiple client units in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research division.


This position ensures that human resources activities within the assigned units are completed in a timely, effective, and efficient manner while complying with University, State, and Federal guidelines. This position works directly with directors and business managers and keeps them apprised of any issues that may affect their office, center, or institute.


This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

It is necessary for the candidate to demonstrate the following:
* Previous human resources experience, including client consultation, recruitment, hiring, and position classification.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong customer service skills.
* Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
* Ability to perform work with a high degree of autonomy, self-motivation, accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

* Human resources experience in a university setting.
* Previous experience with UNC Chapel Hill HR systems (e.g., ConnectCarolina, PeopleAdmin, Infoporte, RASR, etc.).
* Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Overtime occasionally

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