HR Departmental Representative
About The Position
The School of Medicine’s Central Units are seeking an HR Departmental Representative to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted HR partner for multiple administrative units, supporting a wide range of human resources functions that keep our teams running smoothly. You’ll collaborate closely with HR leadership and Chief Administrative Officers, contribute to strategic decision‑making, and help create a positive, inclusive work environment. If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and building strong relationships, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. You’ll support recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and staff development—ensuring that employees and leaders have the guidance and resources they need to thrive.
Requirements
- Work requires organizational, analytical, and communication skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program.
- Two years of business, administrative, and/or supervisory experience with exposure to supervisory or human resource policies and practices related to employee relations.
- Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to Duke’s record retention policies
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting recruitment, compensation, or employee relations
- Familiarity with HR systems such as SuccessFactors, iForms, or dFac
- Knowledge of Duke HR policies and procedures
- Experience coordinating onboarding or training programs
- A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage recruitment for new and replacement positions, including job description development, posting, screening, interviewing coordination, and offer‑letter drafting
- Evaluate compensation by generating regressions, reviewing classification data, and processing salary adjustments and reclassifications
- Support staff growth and development by guiding managers on training opportunities, tracking PEP/midyear reviews, and facilitating career conversations
- Assist with employee relations by supporting investigations, drafting corrective actions, maintaining personnel records, and helping with RIF documentation
- Provide departmental HR support as the first point of contact, coordinating HR transactions, supporting APT processes, and ensuring compliance for faculty, postdocs, and work‑study students
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- Generous retirement benefits
- A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
