Human Resources Consultant
Responsible for providing consultative services for employee-related activities and operations. The human resources consultant role provides client consultation by advising, analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal and state laws and applying human resources policies and procedures. The human resources consultant role typically requires professional preparation and a demonstrated level of expertise in one or more areas of the human resources disciplines. This role requires the application of human resources theory while using broad human resources management knowledge, concepts, and principles. Specialized and progressively responsible experience is required as the level increases.
Typical Functions
Typical functions listed below are examples of work performed by positions in this role and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Some duties may overlap levels; however, the preponderance of the work will be assessed when assigning positions to specific levels.
- Performs human resources functions and provides human resources support.
- Serves as an external advisor.
- Prepares documentation to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Interprets, applies, and advises clients and managers of policies and procedures.
- Prepares and reviews reports.
- Provides training activities in functional areas.
- Creates, delivers, and assesses training programs.
- Supervises and provides work direction to others.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)
Listed below are the minimum requirements for this role. KSAs will become more advanced as the level increases and will vary depending on the requirements of the position.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws.
- Knowledge of HRIS functions.
- Presentation skills.
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports.
- Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures governing human resources.
- Ability to build relationships.
Level Descriptions
Human Resources Consultant 1
- Follows established policies and procedures, which require interpretation and application.
- Refers non-routine problems to a higher level.
- Acts as a subject matter expert and performs and coordinates human resources activities in a specialty area(s).
- Provides consultation in functional area(s) and advises staff, faculty, and management.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Applicable certification may be required.
Market Range: MR09
Human Resources Consultant 2
- Demonstrates advanced expertise and performs functions in one or more specialty areas.
- Exercises independence and handles more complex and challenging assignments through consultation and strategy formulation and refers unprecedented matters to a manager.
- Decisions include which courses of action are most effective to provide services and fulfill human resources objectives.
- Performs detailed analysis and provides guidance, consultation, coaching, and counseling to managers and other customers.
- Designs, plans and oversees special programs.
- Provides analytical recommendations to management.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Applicable certification may be required.
Market Range: MR10
Human Resources Consultant 3
- Works independently and demonstrates advanced expertise in one or more complex functional areas of human resources with a broad range of experience and knowledge.
- Resolves complex or difficult human resource issues, many times with conflicting priorities.
- Serves as a strategic partner by consulting and advising senior leadership on issues with a high degree of complexity.
- Provides guidance, assistance, and advice to other human resources employees, the University, or system-wide functional areas.
- Makes recommendations for improvements and strategy formulation.
- Leads a specific human resources function.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Applicable certification may be required.
Market Range: MR12
Effective Date: January 4, 2021
