Human Resources Consultant

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Senior Human Resources Consultant to advise leaders and employees on workforce and organizational matters. You will apply expertise in employee relations, talent management, compensation, and development to deliver strategic HR solutions that enhance the employee experience.

The role is a hybrid position with on-site days driven by institutional needs. The successful candidate will join a world‑renowned institution committed to wellbeing, development, and

Qualifications

• Proven problem-solving abilities with a knack for addressing complex challenges.
• Excellent critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise prudent judgment.
• Exceptional communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong service-oriented attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise on a broad range of HR activities including employee relations, performance management, and compensation.
• Leads cross-functional projects and partners with HR centers of excellence to implement solutions.
• Drives organizational change through planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Compensation

Organizational development

HR strategy

Change management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Service orientation

HR policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration with emphasis in human resources

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Join our team as a Human Resources Consultant and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on a wide range of workforce and organizational matters. In this strategic role, you will leverage your expertise in employee relations, talent management, compensation, and organizational development to deliver effective HR solutions that drive business success and enhance the employee experience.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Sr HR Business Partner, Sr HR Generalist, or Sr Employee Relations professional who thrives in a consultative environment, excels at solving complex challenges, and brings a broad, well-rounded understanding of human resources practices and employment regulations.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with on‑site days determined by the institution’s operational needs.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Consultant provides expertise and support in all HR functions to meet the strategic objectives of the assigned client area. Serves as an advisor on HR-related matters. Leverages and integrates knowledge of HR best practices, university policies, and applicable laws and regulations to advise clients. Facilitates the offering of creative solutions to complex issues by effectively partnering with HR centers of excellence to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• HR Expertise: Provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of human resources activities, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, recruitment, compensation, and other related HR functional areas. Leads cross functional projects across the HR division, multiple organizational units, or institution. Conducts needs assessments and proposes appropriate solutions and interventions, gains stakeholder support, and facilitates implementations. Demonstrates integrity, accountability and efficient stewardship of university policies and procedures. Analyzes ethical issues and dilemmas more critically, considering various perspectives and recommends potential outcomes in accordance with HOOP. Conducts review of reported concerns as assigned and makes recommendations for remediations/process improvement as appropriate. Maintains knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws. Maintains expert level knowledge of UTHealth Houston human resources policies, processes, and resources. Proactively recommends changes to policies based on human resources best practices, or changes in business needs of the organization. Applies technical knowledge and tools to solve moderately complex problems and tasks independently.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates expert knowledge of the organization's structure, including key departments, roles, and reporting relationships. Cultivates and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Takes lead in facilitating organizational planning and change management discussions. May assist assigned clients with designing and developing programs and projects in alignment with organizational goals. Makes recommendations for modification of established procedures and facilitates related change management activities to ensure business objectives.
• Change Agent: Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Acts as change catalyst and leader. Identifies organizational issues that limit effectiveness and collaborates within HR centers of excellence to develop and deliver practical solutions. Proactively identifies, analyzes, and evaluates complex problems. Partners with leadership to move the organization effectively through meaningful change such as growth, restructuring and process improvement. Continuously looks for opportunities to improve HR processes and improve HR service delivery. May initiate and lead cross functional projects to meet departmental and institutional objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Proven problem-solving abilities, with a knack for identifying and addressing complex challenges efficiently and creatively.
• Excellent critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills, ability to analyze data to identify operational gaps.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, exercising prudent judgment and discretion at all times.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Must have a strong service-oriented attitude, exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to build meaningful connections with members of the university community.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, showing resilience and adaptability in managing shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) by Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by Human Resource Classification by Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred
• Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) by Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM) preferred
• Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) by Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM) preferred

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in business administration with an emphasis in human resources or related field required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

Minimum Experience:

6 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources; experience in at least one HR specialty function required

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.

• 791.4. Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.