Working Title: Human Resources Consultant

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Human Resources, Training and Performance

Department: 100210 - Human Resources

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $60,000 - $72,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/9/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

The Office of Human Resources at James Madison University is accepting applications for an HR Consultant. The successful candidate will participate as a member of the HR Consulting Services Team; partner and consult with employees, supervisors, and department leaders on a variety of HR issues including classification and compensation, salary studies, professional development, employee relations, performance evaluation and management, employee recognition, policy development and interpretation, compliance, and institutional effectiveness measures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as a business partner to deliver proactive, effective, and excellent HR services to internal and external customers through creative problem-solving, exchanging ideas with university colleagues, and in-depth HR knowledge and experience. Duties include:

-Providing academic and non-academic customers with guidance and coaching in the areas of policy compliance, compensation, employee relations, and professional development with limited supervision.
-Researching, analyzing, and determining classification and compensation-related issues.
-Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues, including conducting thorough and objective investigations.
-Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of HR legislation providing interpretation and advice to customers to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
-Providing guidance and input on business unit reorganizations and workforce planning.
-Developing job aids and relevant training materials and leading training events on HR topics to various audiences.

Qualifications:

-Significant experience in one or more functional areas of human resource management, preferably related to classification, compensation, employee relations, and/or performance management.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess metrics, conduct compensation analyses, and make data-informed decisions.
-Proven ability to research, analyze, develop, and interpret established laws, rules, policies, practices, and procedures to make logical decisions.
-Possess a thorough knowledge of HR legislation and regulations.
-Knowledge of HR best practices and related trends.
-Proficiency in expressing ideas and guidance clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
-Demonstrated customer service knowledge reflecting significant customer service experience.
-Demonstrated experience fostering relationships and collaborating with diverse groups, including non-exempt staff and professional-level managers and directors.
-Demonstrated understanding of leadership, management, and related practices.
-Ability to manage time, work independently, and prioritize work to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment.
-Familiarity with policies and procedures specific to higher education is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.