Human Resources Consultant

The Human Resources Consultant serves as a strategic partner to an assigned client group, providing expert guidance and support across all HR functions. In this role, you will advise leaders and employees by integrating deep knowledge of HR best practices, university policies, and relevant laws and regulations. You will be expected to approach complex issues with creativity and sound judgment, collaborating closely with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary solutions.

We are seeking candidates with experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, HR Generalist, or Employee Relations Advisor. The ideal applicant brings a broad and versatile HR background, including hands‑on experience working across multiple HR disciplines-such as employee relations, compensation structures, talent management, and organizational development. This cross‑functional expertise enables the consultant to assess situations quickly and deliver effective, holistic resolutions.

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!

• 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!

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 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

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