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Human Resources Specialist

The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497

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Special Instructions for more details Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

Name

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Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.

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Requisition Number: S3078

Position Number: 998839

Position Classification Title Human Resources Specialist

Functional Title Human Resources Specialist

Position Type Staff

University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first‑generation and lower‑income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community‑engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the principal academic officer, reporting to the Chancellor. The office provides academic and administrative leadership in all matters of curriculum and program development, the advancement of teaching, the support of research and other scholarly and creative work in the academic community, and the coordination of the faculty governance system. The Office is also responsible for all academic support units and those services for students that relate to their academic programs, curriculum requirements, and special opportunities. The office has authority in all matters pertaining to the appointment, promotion, and compensation of faculty and professional personnel in the academic divisions of the University, including compliance with the University’s Affirmative Action Plan. The Provost, through Faculty Personnel Services, authorizes personnel administration for approximately 1,200 faculty employees. Additionally, the Provost is responsible for the formulation of the annual and biennial budget requests and the allocation of resources for academic programs and services, as well as planning among the academic divisions of the University.

Position Summary The primary purpose of this position is to support the strategic goals of Faculty Personnel Services (FPS) within the Office of the Provost. The Human Resource Specialist’s fundamental purpose is to administer and provide oversight in the processing of EHRA Faculty positions and employee actions. This includes transactional processing of new hires, salary changes, terminations, etc. The position is also responsible for all EHRA Faculty EPAFs and transactions for appointments, reappointments, promotions, etc.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates None specified.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of and experience with Ellucian Banner HR.

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Excellent analytical and communication skills, customer service, and attention to detail.

Experience in higher education, preferably within the UNC System.

Knowledge of and prior experience with the policies and regulations that govern faculty personnel actions.

Demonstrated commitment to one’s professional responsibilities.

Ability to think critically and maintain a high standard of confidentiality.

Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

Name

Company Name

Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.

Email Address

Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $59,070 - $62,217

Org # – Department Office of the Provost – 10101

Work Hours of Position 8 A.M. – 5 P.M., Monday – Friday

Number of Months per Year 12

Posting Requirements (Not provided)

Job Family Human Resources Specialist

Career Banded Title Human Resources Specialist

Open Date 02/02/2026

Close Date 02/21/2026

FTE 1.000

FLSA Non-Exempt

Salary Grade Equivalency (None specified)

Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Key Responsibility Consultation

Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with respective University constituents.

Work closely with the Director on policies, procedures, and reporting to guide decision-making.

Serve as a resource on academic matters by providing guidance, assistance, and support to management, members of the University community, and unit administrators.

Work with the University community to provide information, explain, and clarify questions/concerns related to faculty employment.

Provide regular updates to the Director to ensure the successful completion of the unit’s tasks.

Key Responsibility Maintaining Employment Records

Process employment/personnel actions related to appointments/reappointments, promotions, and terminations in the Banner HR System.

Ensure personnel/payroll transactions are processed and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Interpret and explain academic policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees.

Maintenance of appropriate personnel records/files.

Key Responsibility Preparing, Reviewing, or Processing Forms, Reports, Documents

Analyze various payroll and personnel reports and prepare a variety of personnel reports for UNCG’s Board of Trustees and the UNC Office of the President.

Initiation of Faculty Contracts – appointments, reappointments, changes in appointment/salary/title.

Key Responsibility Other duties/special projects as assigned

Assists managers with research and special projects as necessary.

Competency ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Competency Applied Knowledge – HR Program and Organization Competency Description

Knowledge of policies, procedures, precedents, and best practices affecting HR program area(s), demonstrated by the ability to analyze and explain policy, procedure, or process revisions, and implement HR initiatives such as workforce planning and talent management using the broader perspective of the client’s business needs. May draft and recommend new procedures.

Operational knowledge and the ability to articulate the purpose of the organization, including its mission, services, clients, and measures of business effectiveness, in order to adapt HR processes, procedures, and activities to meet client needs.

Ability to identify, understand, and provide possible resolutions for issues and problems that impact client services.

Competency Level: Advanced

Competency Customer Service Competency Description

Ability to engage and act in the best interests of the organization by aligning service delivery with strategic goals, clients’ needs, and HR best practices.

Understands the unique needs of clients and provides responsive services/answers tailored to their requirements. Maintains quality service standards and recommends improvements.

Competency Level: Advanced

Competency Description

Listens to assure understanding of the issue and then persuasively conveys more involved, multiple‑issue information to clients; adjusts communication style as needed.

May develop materials to assist others in explaining or understanding similar issues.

Delivers complex or adverse information; advises and consults with clients to ensure accuracy of the communication and understanding of the message.

Places the message in context with the organization’s broader business perspective.

Draft internal policy and work processes.

Competency Level: Advanced

Competency Information/Records Administration Competency Description

Develops and recommends new approaches to improve records and information management. Evaluates and recommends changes to data collection and data presentation methods in response to complex requests. Identifies trends in HR information management and analysis and discusses these with higher level staff.

Competency Level: Advanced

ADA Checklist Physical Effort: Hand Movement‑Repetitive Motions, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Reaching - O

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents (None specified)

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have experience using BannerHR? Yes

No

* Have you acquired your Bachelor's Degree? Yes

No

* Do you have experience in higher education? Yes

No

* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying: No Answer

UNCG Website

The Chronicle of Higher Education

National Association of Asian American Professionals

Latinosinhighered.com

National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education

Personal Networking

Other

* If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)

* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? Yes

No

* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro? Yes

No

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