HR Consultant

Job Posting Title:HR Consultant----Hiring Department:Office of Human Resources----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:AUSTIN, TX----Job Details:General NotesHybrid work available - work from home 2 days per weekYour skills will make a difference.You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you are the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you will like working in our department and for UT Austin.UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package, including but not limited to:Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching fundsAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunitiesTuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID cardFor more details, please see:  https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewardsPurposeThe HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a centralized, strategic HR advisor supporting a portfolio of university units. The role provides consultative guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness, helping leaders align people strategies with operational goals and institutional priorities.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Consultation & PartnershipServe as a centralized HR advisor to HR partners and unit leaders across an assigned portfolio of units, providing consultative guidance on people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and workforce challenges.Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio and provide insights and recommendations to inform decision-making.Provide consultation on workforce planning and staffing strategies. Support leaders in evaluating team effectiveness and navigating organizational change.Participate in departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special projects as assigned. Gather feedback to support continuous improvement of HR programs.Employee Relations & Performance Management Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance concerns and workplace issues. Advise managers on documentation, performance conversations, and disciplinary practices consistent with policy and law. Partner with HR leadership on complex or sensitive cases.Advise on performance management and talent practices, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning, to support unit performance and employee engagement. Promote consistency in performance management across units.Compensation, Classification, and RecruitmentAdvise on compensation, classification, and recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional guidelines, market practices, and internal equity. Partner with Centers of Excellence to support effective and compliant hiring processes and provide guidance on position design and candidate selection.Training & Development Provide coaching, guidance, and resources to strengthen manager capability in applying HR practices. Reinforce HR training initiatives by supporting understanding and application of performance management, compensation, classification, and recruitment practices.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.Progressive professional experience in human resources, including experience in employee relations, performance management, and consultative HR support.Experience advising managers and leadership on HR-related matters, including workplace issues, performance concerns, and policy interpretation.Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, assess risk, and provide practical, solutions-oriented recommendations.Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, as well as HR best practices.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and build effective working relationships with varioius stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple priorities and support a portfolio of clients in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizational environment.Experience working in a centralized or shared services HR model, providing consultative support across multiple units.Experience partnering with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, or change management initiatives.Demonstrated experience using HR data, metrics, or reporting to inform decision-making and identify trends.Experience collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., compensation, talent acquisition, learning and development).Experience facilitating training, workshops, or presentations for managers or HR professionals (as a secondary function).Bilingual (Spanish/English).Experience using Workday.Salary Range$76,000Working ConditionsStandard office environmentRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a s