Human Resources Consultant

Position Details

Dept Number/Name: 4-5203-000 / Administrative Services

College Division: Sar/Man-Administrative Svcs

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 1420 / Human Resources Consultant

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $40,000 – $42,500

Position Number: 00012936

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The University of South Florida System is a young and emerging system that currently includes three institutions: USF Tampa; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The institutions are separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed strategic plans.

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee provides high quality bachelor?s and graduate level education and scholarly activity in a personalized learning community that prepares successful leaders and responsible citizens. The campus serves more than 2,000 students annually and offers 40 undergraduate and graduate degree/certificate programs.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Consultant is a generalist position that is primarily responsible for benefits administration, onboarding, and professional development coordination. This position will also provide support in all aspects of Human Resources including, recruitment, leave management, compensation, payroll/HRIS administration, and other key projects. Accuracy, confidentiality and responsive customer service are essential in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Benefits and Retirement functions at USF Sarasota-Manatee, including: educating employees on insurance and retirement benefits and requirements; serving as liaison between covered employees, benefit providers and state agencies; researching and resolving problems and complex issues concerning insurance benefits; coordinating communications between employee, appropriate departments and agencies; managing all benefits communication for the campus, including benefit changes, enhancements, and Sarasota-Manatee.

Manage day to day activities related to employee onboarding. Provide support in other areas of human resources, including recruitment, HRIS system updates, compensation, performance management, etc. Provide information and guidance to employees in all area of human resources. Maintain HR website.

Develop, plan and coordinate staff professional development to align with the objectives in the USFSM strategic plan. Organize, publicize and recruit audience for participation in learning and development programs. Conduct training needs analysis and develop training plans to address campus needs. Define learning goals for each training initiative and identify the most appropriate and cost-effective training approach to meet needs. Facilitate formal and informal workshops and learning experiences. Maintain oversight and upkeep of training website. Coordinate and track regulatory training (Title IX, VAWA, etc.).

Oversee leave program administration. Provide information and guidance to employees on leave programs (vacation, sick, FMLA, parental leave, Worker’;s compensation, etc.) Maintain leave documentation and ensure compliance with USF, state and federal regulations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of professional human resources experience; or Master’s degree in a related field and two years of professional human resources experience.

Sound knowledge of all State and Federal laws, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, etc. is required.

PREFERRED:
HR Generalist experience.

Experience working with complex benefits and retirement programs.

SHRM certified professional (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) or HRCI certification (PHR/SPHR)

A criminal background check is required 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.