Human Resources Consultant

at  Penn State University

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Human Resources is seeking detail-oriented and customer-focused individuals who will develop, plan, and implement a wide variety of human resources activities across multiple human resource functions within The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). ARL is a Department of Defense (DoD) designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) that provides cutting-edge research and innovation to the U.S. Navy. The Human Resources functions include recruitment, hiring and retention; diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives; employee and labor relations; equal opportunity; organizational development; talent management; total rewards and compensation; position management; and compliance monitoring. These positions 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; lead special projects; make recommendations for process improvements within the unit and work with the ARL Office of General Counsel to implement new and/or continuing legal requirements or initiatives.
As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Successful candidates must demonstrate basic working knowledge of concepts, policies, and procedures related to human resources to include:

• Outstanding customer service orientation
• Commitment to fostering diversity and equal opportunity
• 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 provide unit leadership, administrators and staff with relevant HR information and data needed to inform strategic decision makingWillingness to embrace and champion change

• This position will be filled at the Professional or Intermediate Professional level, depending on the final applicant’s experience and education. The Professional level requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.
  This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work, with on-site location in State College PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
  This position will require successful completion of standard background checks. You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
  The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.
  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .
  The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
  $51,000.00 - $81,500.00
  Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State’s job and salary structure.

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