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28830
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Tampa, FL
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Position Details
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 1420 / Human Resources Consultant
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000
Position Number: 00034872
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
Central Human Resources (HR) provides university-wide strategic development of policies, procedures, and programs for core HR functions, which includes the main campus in Tampa, USF Health and the branch campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee.  HR supports the goals, vision, and mission of USF, with a focus on delivering valuable, innovative, and compliant services that attract, develop, reward, and retain highly qualified individuals to create a diverse and talented workforce. Services and programs provided by HR include: Benefits; Classification and Compensation; Employee Relations; Labor Relations; Talent Acquisition; Strategic Planning; Staff Recognition; Compliance; HR Information Systems; and Learning and Talent Development.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, the HR Business Partner, Process Improvement & Policy, is responsible for human resources procedures and policies that ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Partners with other human resources leaders and team members, and provides recommendations to improve processes and efficiencies within the department. Monitors the regulatory environment and develops a strategy for responding to new or amended legislation. Identifies potential compliance risks and effectively communicates those to the leadership team while also providing solutions to mitigate risk.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tracks and interprets laws or regulations impacting the University, and offers recommendations to human resources leadership to ensure compliance. Reviews existing HR policies and procedures, and identifies necessary changes, and recommends abolition of obsolete documents.
Monitors the regulatory environment and develops a strategy for responding to new or amended legislation. Develops systematic feedback mechanisms for evaluating policy impact and effectiveness, and mechanisms for respective policy updates and changes, taking into account evolving organizational goals and needs.
Works with all human resources departments to create and maintain compliant internal processes and procedures. Provides advice on application, and where necessary interpretation, of related HR policies, procedures, and regulations, taking into account past practices and precedents and, if necessary, case law.  Promote consistent application of HR policies throughout the University.
Conducts periodic tests and audits for human resources operations. Conducts initial reviews of alleged compliance violations and escalates to human resources leadership as needed.
Represents the central HR department and attends all emergency management meetings; responsible for updating and maintaining the continuity of operations planning (COOP) for the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of HR related experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program. Six years of HR-related experience or a combination of education and experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED:
A Bachelor's degree with a law emphasis and significant experience (5+ years) in policy and process improvement administration demonstrating progressive levels of responsibility, including experience working with many groups of people with conflicting priorities.
Intermediate to advanced level experience with human resources information system (HRIS), specifically Peoplesoft HCM, Oracle Cloud, and/or Workday.  Computer proficiency (MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Demonstrated project management experience and experience with continuous improvement methodologies; proven ability to make sustainable, high quality process improvements that maintain and enhance customer satisfaction.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and comfortable working in a complex organization with multiple layers of authority. Able to influence, negotiate, and build collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as experience effectively managing and working with external vendors.
Confidence in voicing findings and observations as compliance issues arise and communicating recommendations and solutions in a diplomatic and effective manner. Expertise in developing/reviewing process documentation.
Long range planning, systems thinking, and strategic vision skills. Able to balance the big picture with what is important across day-to-day activities.
Knowledge of federal, state, and regulatory issues and demonstrated experience applying compliance, regulatory and policy requirements.
Adaptability to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands and dealing with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level #1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 28830
Posting Date:  10/13/2021
Posting End Date: Open until filled
How To Apply
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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.
The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .
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