Human Resources Consultant, College of Engineering

Penn State University • University Park, IL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Human Resources is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, customer-focused individual who will develop, plan, and implement a wide variety of human resources activities across multiple human resource functions within the College of Engineering including recruitment, hiring and retention; employee and labor relations; equal opportunity; organizational development; talent management; total rewards and compensation; position management; and compliance monitoring. The position will counsel full-time and part-time employees, as well as management on policies and procedures; initiate and/or respond to inquiries such as performance concerns; analyze data and prepare reports; provide unit representation on various committees; and work with the Human Resources staff to implement new and/or continuing legal requirements or initiatives. The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of broad concepts, policies and procedures related to human resources.

Requirements

• An outstanding customer service orientation
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Aptitude for implementing technology-driven approaches to ongoing work processes
• A high level of confidentiality and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with various levels of executives, administrators and staff
• A track record of creativity and flexibility in problem solving
• Willingness to embrace and champion change
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of broad concepts, policies and procedures related to human resources

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement a wide variety of human resources activities across multiple human resource functions within the College of Engineering including recruitment, hiring and retention; employee and labor relations; equal opportunity; organizational development; talent management; total rewards and compensation; position management; and compliance monitoring
• Counsel full-time and part-time employees, as well as management on policies and procedures
• Initiate and/or respond to inquiries such as performance concerns
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Provide unit representation on various committees
• Work with the Human Resources staff to implement new and/or continuing legal requirements or initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level