Human Resources Specialist

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $34K - $71K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ May 27th, 2026

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Human Resources Specialist. This role manages human resources functions for the School of Civic Life and Leadership, collaborating with school leadership, faculty, and staff to handle hiring, payroll coordination, leave management, and compliance with employment laws using HR systems like ConnectCarolina and PeopleAdmin.

Highlights

Manage HR tasks for SHRA, EHRA, and temporary hires, funding swaps, and faculty appointment processes.
Coordinate talent acquisition including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring in collaboration with leadership.
Serve as liaison with College Business Office, University Compliance Office, and International Student and Scholar Services.
Provide support on sensitive employee performance and disciplinary issues.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and stay updated on HR best practices and regulations.
Use HR systems such as ConnectCarolina, PeopleAdmin, LawLogix I-9, and InfoPorte regularly.
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from accredited institutions.
Preferred qualifications include HR certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP), knowledge of PeopleSoft and Rapid Admin Service Request System (RASR), and experience in higher education HR policies.
Handle visa management for employees including H1B and J1 visas.
Salary range is $34,320 - $70,983 with full-time permanent status and a standard Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 schedule.