HR Consultant - #000197

Posting Information Posting Number:
EHRA990P

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Classification Title:
Human Resources Consultant II

Working Title:
HR Consultant - #000197

Department:
Human Resources and Payroll

Anticipated Hiring Range:
Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.

About WCU:
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2025 Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary:
The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

Western Carolina University is recruiting for a primary point of contact for the onboarding of student and temporary employees. This position will include the following responsibilities:

• Processing a large volume of hiring proposal actions for students that includes vetting proposals for accuracy, verifying eligibility, contacting students to set up intakes, managing the I-9 process and submitting for payroll.
• Onboarding overseeing the online portal, and the student employment checklist.
• Compliance ensure all policies and regulations are followed and critical deadlines are met.
• Auditing of human resource actions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review and revision of student employment forms, policies, procedures and handbooks, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with in human resources. Knowledge of North Carolina employment system helpful. HR certification.

Position Type:
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week:

Number of Months Per Year:
12

Posting Text Open Date:
11/03/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references (with complete contact information).

For questions or additional information, please contact *

Background/E-Verify:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification:
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE:
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call ... or email at ....

University Safety:
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 2872...) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 2872...). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.