Human Resources Consultant

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Em

Community Service Leave

Aetna - State Health Benefits of North

NCFlex - Vision, Dental, FSA, Life

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS Retirement

Optional 401k/403b/457b

EAP

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an HR Consultant to advise on recruitment, screening, and selection of faculty and staff. You will train campus managers, refine hiring processes, and build high-quality candidate pools while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university policies.

The role collaborates with the Director of HR for Academic Affairs, focusing on workflow improvements, recruiting strategies, and employee relations within a large, diverse university community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of professional human resources management experience; equivalent combination allowed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional consultation on recruitment policies and best practices to campus managers.
• Develop recruiting strategies and streamline hiring processes to support operational efficiency.
• Train campus managers in recruitment procedures and ensure compliance with university policies.
• Refine hiring processes and workflows to create high-quality candidate pools based on university needs.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Recruitment strategy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleAdmin

Banner

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

This position serves as an HR consultant for all matters associated with the recruitment, screening, and selection approval of Faculty, full-time and part-time. A primary responsibility of this role will be to provide professional consultation and training on recruitment policies, procedures, and best practices to campus managers engaged in the process of hiring faculty. This position will be instrumental in building our professional and support staff workforce and maintaining compliance to all federal, state, and university system employment policies.

The HR Consultant will work with the Director of HR for Academic Affairs and departmental hiring managers in planning, developing, and implementing recruiting strategies. This position will be responsible for the refinement of hiring processes and workflows to support operational efficiency. The position will evaluate and streamline processes and develop innovative recruitment strategies to create unique, high-quality candidate pools based on current and future University needs.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A&T State University is a premiere doctoral research university, rated R2-High Research Activity in the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions. Located in the historic city of Greensboro in the heart of America's no. 1 state for business, A&T today enrolls 13,800 students in a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs who are supported by more than 2,400 faculty, staff, and temporary employees. The university is the no. 1 producer of Black STEM graduates, and over the past two years, has graduated more African American students in Engineering, Liberal Arts, Journalism/Mass Communication, and Agricultural Science than any university in America. The Division of Human Resources (DHR) provides comprehensive programs and services to support, attract, and retain high‑performing faculty and staff at the University, as well as, to develop an interdisciplinary workforce to effectively serve the University in support of its mission.

DHR at North Carolina A&T is committed to serving as a strategic partner by providing comprehensive service, excellence, engagement, and knowledge to the University community. It is our desire to support a culture of uncompromising expectation that will enable the University to attract, retain, and develop faculty and staff of the future while development culture across the campus community. HR for Academic Affairs is responsible for the infrastructure and business processes associated with employee recruitment, onboarding, position design and management, compensation alignment and career progression review of instructional and research faculty. HR for Academic Affairs team members consult with University departments/units concerning talent needs and strategies for staffing and improved organizational effectiveness. In collaboration with Academic, Budget and Planning office, this team provides oversight to all faculty HR matters, to include permanent faculty and part‑time instructors. The mission is to assist in the continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures, and programs to deliver innovative and contemporary solutions consistent with the University’s strategic initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Knowledge of Federal and State employment and hiring laws and regulations. Prefer an additional two years' of experience in compensation and recruitment strategies. Experience working in applicant tracking systems (PeopleAdmin) preferred and Banner. Relevant professional certification(s) such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or related. Recruitment and compensation experience in a higher education setting.

Skills: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills; competency in MS Office with particular focus on Word and Excel; ability to work with sensitive confidential data and information. Project management, conflict resolution. Adaptability to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands and dealing with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Remote/Hybrid Work Arrangement

Hybrid (Employees are working part‑time in the office to perform job tasks that require on‑campus engagement, and the remaining time at home)

Appointment Details

Working Title: Human Resources Consultant

Position Number: 000038

Recruitment Salary Range: "Commensurate with education and experience"

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division: VC for Human Resources

Organizational Location: Human Resources

Organizational Unit: VC for Human Resources

Posting Dates

Open Date: 09/04/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled: 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Date Position Available: October 1, 2026

Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Remote/Hybrid Eligibility Note

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affianting Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.