EHRA Human Resources Consultant

Overview

EHRA Human Resources Consultant role at Inside Higher Ed. Remote work arrangement per UNC-Chapel Hill policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Position Details

• Department: HR - EHRA Personnel Admin-260106
• Career Area: Human Resources
• Posting Open Date: 10/17/2025
• Application Deadline: 10/31/2025
• Open Until Filled: No
• Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title: EHRA Human Resources Consultant
• Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number: 00060419
• Vacancy ID: NF0009348
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
• FTE: 1
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Proposed Start Date: 11/17/2025

Responsibilities

• The EHRA HR Consultant supports a wide variety of campus positions (faculty, instructional, research, athletic, executive, and senior administrative) and provides support on appointments, classifications, compensation, separations, strategic planning, reorganizations, performance management, and policy interpretation and administration.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal laws and regulations related to EHRA staff.
• Provide professional consultation on HR best practices to support university and department goals and objectives.
• Update and implement compensation/classification policies and programs for faculty and non-faculty as directed by UNC leadership; evaluate compensation practices for compliance, equity, and fiscal responsibility.
• Perform classification studies and job analyses; advise on organizational structure and classification changes.
• Provide guidance and training on EHRA appointments, job changes, and promotions.
• Review and approve EHRA hiring proposals, hires, job changes, and promotions in the HR Information Systems.
• Coordinate review and administrative tasks for the EHRA Non-Faculty performance evaluation process.
• Provide guidance during termination processes to ensure policy compliance.
• Anticipate future needs and collaborate with campus HR on short- and long-term planning.
• Triage and troubleshoot exceptional situations; escalate as appropriate.
• Review HR business processes for opportunities to improve and achieve operational excellence.
• Perform other related duties and participate in or lead special projects as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressively responsible professional HR experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Professional knowledge of HR principles and practices; ability to apply them to generate responsive solutions; ability to interpret policies and procedures; ability to advise and collaborate with clients to resolve issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with discretion when handling sensitive information; strong customer service and consulting skills.
• Ability to complete projects within established guidelines, standards, and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Knowledge of UNC and state HR policies, processes, and technologies related to EHRA/SHRA; ability to interpret and communicate this information to the campus community.
• Five years of HR experience, preferably in a Generalist role; higher education or non-profit sector experience preferred.
• Previous EHRA NF classification and compensation experience preferred.

Campus Security Authority

Not Applicable.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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