<p>The Engagement Consultant is a key member of the Workforce Optimization and Strategy team within Vanderbilt University's People Experience department. The Engagement Consultant reports directly to the Executive Director, Workforce Optimization and Strategy. This position acts as an expert in business-oriented solutions and acts as a trusted advisor by providing high level strategic support to employees and leaders across campus. The Engagement Consultant provides advice and counsel to leaders and employees on staff engagement, workforce planning, policy interpretation and application, talent development, and performance management.</p> <p>The Workforce Optimization and Strategy is a key unit within Vanderbilt University People Experience. In partnership with university departments and internal HR units, Workforce Optimization and Strategy helps foster effective supervisor and employee relationships, by providing guidance to employees and leaders on staff engagement and talent development. The Workforce Optimization and Strategy team in partnership with other functional units of People, Culture and Belonging (PCB) is responsible for consulting on all aspects of human capital management.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate a solid understanding of the university, division, school/college's financial position, labor market demands, and operating landscape and use this knowledge to guide people-related decisions and plans. </li><li>Function as primary point of contact for department's staff human capital management needs. </li><li>Consult with leaders to strategically advise on work force planning issues and to identify PCB capabilities to achieve operational goals. </li><li>Utilizes deep business understanding to diagnose issues and provide insights for solving pressing business objectives through a people-focused approach. </li><li>Applies analytical skills to understand complex problems, using both quantitative and qualitative data to formulate solutions. </li><li>Supports managers in coaching for performance improvement and action plan creation to enhance employee engagement. </li><li>Advise leaders and employees on policies, procedures and practices. </li><li>Lead and/or participates on university and departmental committees, project teams and collaboration efforts. </li><li>Champion measurable continuous improvement by optimizing people, processes, and technology, including AI, to democratize access and opportunity to learning, development, and growth opportunities across the organization. </li><li>Champion of our values: belonging, self-direction, collaboration, and growth </li><li>Additionally, undertake any other responsibilities as needed. </li><li>Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, performance management and succession planning. </li><li>Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Relationships:</p> <p>This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Executive Director of Workforce Optimization and Strategy.</p> <p>Experience and Education:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field is necessary. Master's degree is preferred. </li><li>A minimum of ten years of related experience serving in a human resources role is required. Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications, listening skills is required. </li><li>Knowledge of employment laws is required. Knowledge of multi-state and global employment laws is preferred. </li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently is required. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook) is necessary. </li><li>Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors. </li></ul>