Employment Consultant Senior

Job Summary

The Human Resources Employment Consultant Senior provides leadership, consultation, and a high-level of customer service to support hiring departments in UK HealthCare and the College of Medicine. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supervision

• Supervise Employment Consultants and Employment Specialists. This will include hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Consulting

• Serve as the lead hiring and selection consultant for identified departments. Proactively build and maintain strong working relationships with hiring departments to provide resources and recommend hiring best practices.
  
  Partner with hiring officials and leadership to assist in meeting staffing and strategic plan goals. Lead trainings on hiring and selection best practices.

Service Development and Organizational Improvement

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the department's services by actively leading projects and work groups. Focus on process improvements in both department and University hiring processes.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service directly to hiring officials to support posting and hiring processes. Ensure overall turnaround times are meeting customer needs and department standards. Use resources to problem solve all escalated issues and seek to eliminate hiring barriers for departments and applicants.

Compliance

• Collaborate with appropriate employment team members and hiring departments to ensure all posting and selection requirements are adhered to as outlined by University policies and procedures, relevant state and federal employment laws, and department standard operating procedures (SOPs).

This position includes exceptional benefits and provides opportunities for career growth.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate must have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, effectively influence, coach and train hiring departments and provide leadership and problem solving. This individual must possess professional knowledge of hiring and selection techniques and quickly be able to gain an understanding of the business operations of distinct units of the University.

The successful individual will deliver superior customer service focus, have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), attention to detail, planning and organization, information monitoring and analysis and presentation skills. We are seeking a collaborative, innovate individual with a strong respect for diversity and high emotional intelligence which are all keys to success in this position.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field. Prefer several years of experience and a proven track record in hiring and selection coaching and/or consultation. Experience with Behavior Based Interviewing is a plus.

Deadline to Apply 04/08/2024 University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.