University of Missouri-Columbia Hiring for Senior Human Resources Professional at Columbia, MO  Full Time

Division of Research, Innovation & Impact

The University of Missouri’s, in partnership with the Office of Human Resources, seeks a dynamic and outgoing professional to provide primary human resources (HR) service to various departments and offices within RII. This position will work onsite in the primary contact’s location and serve as backup for the other HR professionals within RII. You will be part of a team who delivers HR expertise and guidance to our supervisors, managers, and leaders. We enjoy our work, work hard, and take pride in delivering results to our leaders throughout the division.

You may have skills and experience in recruitment and selection, onboarding and orientation, or employee relations and policy interpretation. We have a place for you on our team and your talents will flourish in working with RII and the Office of Human Resources.

This position report to the Associate Director of HR and is expected to offer thoughtful, researched ideas and feedback on ways to improve HR service to the division. These positions also collaborate with and have accountability to the Office of Human Resources.

Key Duties Performed by This Position Include:

Recruiting & Onboarding

In partnership with Recruitment Center of Expertise (COE)

• Serves as liaison between Recruitment and the Hiring Manager, when needed
• Participate in the screening / interviewing / interview scheduling/ selection process and negotiations
• Drive accountability for department orientation
• Assists and guides process completion and related programs, policies and procedures including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, offers, immigration assistance for candidates (H-1B & J-1 processing)
• Implements new hire orientation and onboarding programs
• Track new hires throughout first six months of employment

Career Development & Performance Management
In partnership with Learning and Organizational Development COE

• Provides leadership & development coaching (faculty, staff and managers)
• Conducts talent and skill gap evaluations
• Oversees annual performance review/appraisal process and facilitate calibration sessions
• Trains and communicates with employees and managers on the performance review process
• Works with leadership and managers on performance improvement plans, as needed
• Recommends training or professional development as necessary and facilitates succession planning discussions to build people pipeline

Employee Relations
In partnership with Employee and Labor Relations COE:

• Handles conflict resolution and investigations, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to Associate Director of HR.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Counsels managers on job performance, compliance, and university policy & practices matters
• Advises leaders on corrective action based on fact finding and evaluation of risks associated with specific actions
• Plans, executes and advises managers on transitions, terminations and off-boarding

Compensation and Classification
In partnership with Compensation and Classification COE:

• Conducts job audits, analysis, and Position Classification Questionnaire (PCQ) completion
• Develops position descriptions
• Coaches and evaluates requests for pay changes due to reclassifications or other out of cycle pay changes

HR Programs & Policy Implementation

• With the support and guidance of the General Counsel’s Office and the Office of Human Resources, advises leadership on applicable federal/state regulations and University CRRs to improve policy literacy, ensure compliance and mitigate risk
• Identifies / implements workflow changes and process improvements
• Monitors, reports on, and is accountable for HR metrics to ensure service targets are met

The following competencies are required for success in this position:

Leadership Skills

• Exhibits a strong focus on customer service and ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with key faculty and staff leaders
• Ability to work in a complex and matrixed organization and work collaboratively across units and HR functions to drive business objectives
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and management skills

Technical Skills

• Demonstrates higher education, academic programs, business & financial acumen along with the ability to analyze, synthesize, and present information at the appropriate level for various stakeholder groups (preferred)
• Demonstrates strong understanding of HR analytics, and is able to use data to draw meaningful conclusions to drive workforce planning and decision-making for the institution

Operational Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of academic, higher education operations and campus operating structures (e.g., college, school, department, etc.)
• Understands how to navigate complex employee populations and organizational systems, while taking a consultative approach to providing insights on how best to manage people-related needs
• Demonstrates understanding of key HR trends / leading practices and when to leverage Center of Expertise for guidance and support
• Demonstrates and ensures compliance with human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations for employee relations, equal employment opportunity, inclusion and retention programs.

Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills : collaboration, communication, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university’s values.

This position requires reliable, onsite attendance.

$56,864 – $85,000/year

Grade: GGS 11

University Title: SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with occasional nights and weekends

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Previous experience in higher education, human resources and business administration. Experience in full cycle recruitment, onboarding and orientation activities, or other employee life cycle experiences. SHRM or HRCI certification.

Resume and Cover Letter.

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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