Senior HR Consultant-Morganton
Senior HR Consultant-Morganton
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$ 90000 - 96000
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Description of Work
Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America for 2025 POSITION TYPE:Permanent 12month Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) FLSA Exempt 1.0 FTE
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90000 $96000
Hiring salary will be determined based on education experience equity budget and market considerations.
NCSSM and Human Resources foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support communityengaged service and research. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex gender identity or expression age sexual orientation genetic information status as an individual with a disability or status as a protected veteran or national guard.If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact us at.
Description of Duties:
The Senior HR Consultant serves as a vital human resources generalist based at the NCSSMMorganton campus. This position reports directly to NCSSMs Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer (AVC/CHRO) with a dottedline reporting relationship to the Vice Chancellor and Chief Campus Officer for Morganton. While based in Morganton the Senior HR Consultant is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the HR team at NCSSMDurham.
This role provides handson human resources support across a range of areas including talent acquisition employee relations benefits coordination and the management of personnel actions within the Schools HR systems. The Senior HR Consultant is responsible for applying state and UNC System Office HR policies advising supervisors and employees on HR matters and ensuring consistent accurate and compliant HR practices on the Morganton campus.
As a key resource for Morganton campus leadership and employees the Senior HR Consultant supports daytoday operations for all employee typesfaculty and nonfacultyand contributes to the effective delivery of HR services aligned with institutional goals. The role requires strong independent judgment the ability to work under remote supervision and ongoing collaboration with HR colleagues and stakeholders across both campuses.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead recruitment hiring and onboarding for permanent Morganton positions.
Advise on job classification compensation and organizational structure.
Serve as the campus contact for employee relations investigations and performance management.
Provide guidance on benefits leave and ADA accommodations.
Process HR transactions and maintain accurate data and reports.
Support policy compliance CDL testing and campus HR planning efforts.
Coordinate engagement training and employee recognition activities.
This position offers a hybrid/flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely up to two days per week subject to supervisor approval.
Some limited travel may be required from Morganton to Durham Raleigh and Chapel Hill to attend meetings workshops training etc.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated experience handling sensitive personnel issues including employee relations cases conflict resolution and disciplinary processes with a strong ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Experience in HR within the UNC System institutions and/or North Carolina state government HR policies and procedures is highly desirable.
HR professional certification (e.g. PHR SPHR SHRMCP SHRMSCP).
Experience using North Carolinas Integrated HRPayroll System (Beacon/Fiori) or similar enterpriselevel HRIS platforms.
Proven ability to manage multiple HR projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all organizational levels.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Creative problemsolver with adaptability diplomacy and initiative.
Proficiency with Google Workspace applications (Gmail Calendar Docs Sheets etc.).
Experience developing and delivering training or professional development programs for staff and supervisors is preferred.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; orequivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred experience: Five years of progressive human resources experience ideally in a generalist role with responsibilities in employee relations talent acquisition benefits classification and performance management.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Team NCSSM Benefits
NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing growth and worklife balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental family medical and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable.Leave is earned monthly and prorated for parttime employees and those working less than 12 months.Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP) supplemental retirement savings plans tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System and free access to onsite facilities like a gym library and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance disability coverage flexible spending accounts and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.
Please visitNCSSM Employee Benefitsfor more information.
About NCSSM:
Specializing in science technology engineering and math and embracing the fine arts and humanities NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSMsIgnite Transform comprehensive campaignseeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.
The new NCSSMMorganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSMMorganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.
Nearly twothirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelors degree in a STEM field over three times the national average including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly threequarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty staff and students.
For more information please read the NCSSMstrategic planand visit.
How to Apply:
Submit electronic application via this link: Senior HR ConsultantMorganton.
Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies Work History and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S. final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified ator equivalent service. NCSSM participates in EVerify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However if multiple applications are submitted to a posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can reapply to a position.
If you have questions please contact Tracy Fullgraf at.
NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
