HR Advisor

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP), the HR Advisor provides operational and consultative HR support to assigned schools and administrative units across Columbia University. The incumbent serves as a resource to managers, employees, and HR partners by providing guidance on University policies, employment practices, and HR programs and by supporting the delivery of consistent, responsive HR services.

The HR Advisor manages an assigned portfolio of routine to moderately complex HR matters, including employee relations, HR operations, leave and accommodation coordination, case management, and other employment-related issues. The role applies established University policies, procedures, and practices; uses sound professional judgment to assess issues and determine appropriate next steps; and resolves matters within established authority while referring higher-risk, more complex, or sensitive matters to the SHRBP for additional guidance or review.

Working collaboratively with CUHR units and other University partners, the HR Advisor coordinates resources and follows through on assigned matters to support timely and accurate service delivery. The role also supports HR projects and operational improvements, analyzes HR operational data, prepares reports and metrics, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and client service.

We are looking for an experienced, service-oriented HR professional who is collaborative, consultative, adaptable, and solutions-focused. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing day-to-day HR matters, applying established HR policies and practices, providing guidance to managers and employees, and coordinating with HR partners to resolve service requests.

You are curious and committed to continuous learning, with the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing client needs, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You use sound judgment, discretion, empathy, and strong relationship-building skills when handling sensitive employee matters and are comfortable recognizing when an issue requires additional guidance or escalation.

• Provides day-to-day operational and consultative HR support to managers, employees, and local HR partners, including guidance on University policies, workplace concerns, leave administration, accommodations, and other employment matters.
• Assesses routine to moderately complex HR questions and service requests, identifies appropriate next steps, and resolves matters using established University policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manages an assigned portfolio of HR matters and follows established processes to ensure timely communication, appropriate documentation, and resolution.
• Provides guidance to managers and employees on routine HR matters and refers issues outside established practices or delegated authority to the SHRBP or appropriate HR partner.
• Builds effective working relationships with managers, HR professionals, and University stakeholders to provide responsive and consistent HR support.
• Collaborates with Shared Services, HR Centers of Excellence, HR Compliance, and other University partners to coordinate resources and facilitate timely resolution.
• Keeps the SHRBP informed of significant, sensitive, or unusual matters requiring additional guidance, review, or approval.

• Manages assigned routine to moderately complex employee-relations matters involving performance, attendance, conduct, workplace conflict, corrective action, and related workplace concerns in accordance with University policies and established practices.
• Reviews available information, identifies relevant issues and potential concerns, and develops recommendations for appropriate next steps consistent with University policy and SHRBP direction.
• Provides managers with guidance on employee communications, documentation,…