The Human Resources Employment Consultant Senior provides leadership, consultation, and a high-level of customer service to support department hiring efforts. 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 our strategic plan and diversity goals. Lead trainings on general hiring principles, unconscious bias, and other 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 staff posting and hiring processes. Ensure overall turnaround times are meeting customer expectations. Use resources to problem solve all escalated issues and seek to eliminate any and all hiring barriers for the department 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).

The Human Resources Employment department is committed to promoting work-life balance by offering flexibility, including the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement after training. This position includes exceptional benefits and provides opportunities for career growth.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

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.

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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.

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.