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The Human Resources Consultant serves as a subject matter expert in employee relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), and compliance functions for the University of North Carolina System Office and its affiliates. This role provides consultation, case management, and compliance oversight to ensure alignment with federal and state laws, UNC policies, and best practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing consultation to managers, employees, and campuses on employee relations matters.
- Managing and tracking employee relations cases and ensuring appropriate documentation.
- Supporting grievance processes, including review and coordination of Final University Decisions (FUDs).
- Leading compliance-related reporting and EEO initiatives.
- Developing and maintaining employee relations resources and tools.
- Ensuring adherence to employment laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Serving as a liaison with OSHR, OFCCP, and other governing entities.
While this position is primarily focused on employee relations, EEO, and compliance functions, it may also provide oversight, coordination, or limited supervisory support to other HR team members or functional areas as needed to support operational priorities.
This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
About the UNC System Office
The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.
About the Team
The office of the Chief Operating Officer reports to the President of the University and is responsible for internal and campus-focused operational priorities of the University. The office provides oversight for human resources, auditing, and compliance divisions. These divisions have both an internal responsibility to the system office operation and a campus-focused coordinative/leadership role within the noted areas of expertise. The office provides advice and briefings to the President and is expected to build and foster relationships on behalf of the President and to engage with Chancellors while leveraging their expertise to further the President's strategic priorities.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
Graduation from a four-year college or university and at least five years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Competencies
- Strong understanding of HR principles, employment laws, and compliance issues.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, public-sector environment.
- Demonstrated competence working on multiple tasks, organizational priorities, and meeting project deadlines.
- Demonstrated use of enterprise-based Human Resources Information Management System (i.e. SAP/PeopleSoft) and Talent Management/Applicant Tracking System (i.e. Cornerstone, NeoGov, PeopleAdmin, or PeopleClick) to review, monitor and report human resource transactions including generating reports and data.
- Tech savvy utilizing spreadsheets, HR information systems, databases, presenting data, and quick learning of internal systems (i.e. PeopleSoft, Concur, Cornerstone, Office 365 Suite, etc.)
- Professional consultation skills to deliver information in a variety of settings including one-on-one, team settings, and group presentations, and in various written forms such as email, letters, memorandums, analytical reports and decision documents to express ideas and exchange information clearly and persuasively.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Experience in a higher education setting, particularly the UNC System, with strong knowledge of employee relations, grievance processes, and EEO compliance. Experience supporting multiple units and working with both SHRA and EHRA policies.
Classification: Human Resources Consultant
Appointment Type: Permanent
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Employment Type: EHRA
EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff
Location: Raleigh, NC USA
Position Number: G0002286
Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by Thursday, May 14, 2026, will receive priority consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.
About the Opportunity
The Human Resources Consultant serves as a subject matter expert in employee relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), and compliance functions for the University of North Carolina System Office and its affiliates. This role provides consultation, case management, and compliance oversight to ensure alignment with federal and state laws, UNC policies, and best practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing consultation to managers, employees, and campuses on employee relations matters.
- Managing and tracking employee relations cases and ensuring appropriate documentation.
- Supporting grievance processes, including review and coordination of Final University Decisions (FUDs).
- Leading compliance-related reporting and EEO initiatives.
- Developing and maintaining employee relations resources and tools.
- Ensuring adherence to employment laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Serving as a liaison with OSHR, OFCCP, and other governing entities.
While this position is primarily focused on employee relations, EEO, and compliance functions, it may also provide oversight, coordination, or limited supervisory support to other HR team members or functional areas as needed to support operational priorities.
This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
About the UNC System Office
The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.
About the Team
The office of the Chief Operating Officer reports to the President of the University and is responsible for internal and campus-focused operational priorities of the University. The office provides oversight for human resources, auditing, and compliance divisions. These divisions have both an internal responsibility to the system office operation and a campus-focused coordinative/leadership role within the noted areas of expertise. The office provides advice and briefings to the President and is expected to build and foster relationships on behalf of the President and to engage with Chancellors while leveraging their expertise to further the President's strategic priorities.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
Graduation from a four-year college or university and at least five years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Competencies
- Strong understanding of HR principles, employment laws, and compliance issues.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, public-sector environment.
- Demonstrated competence working on multiple tasks, organizational priorities, and meeting project deadlines.
- Demonstrated use of enterprise-based Human Resources Information Management System (i.e. SAP/PeopleSoft) and Talent Management/Applicant Tracking System (i.e. Cornerstone, NeoGov, PeopleAdmin, or PeopleClick) to review, monitor and report human resource transactions including generating reports and data.
- Tech savvy utilizing spreadsheets, HR information systems, databases, presenting data, and quick learning of internal systems (i.e. PeopleSoft, Concur, Cornerstone, Office 365 Suite, etc.)
- Professional consultation skills to deliver information in a variety of settings including one-on-one, team settings, and group presentations, and in various written forms such as email, letters, memorandums, analytical reports and decision documents to express ideas and exchange information clearly and persuasively.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Experience in a higher education setting, particularly the UNC System, with strong knowledge of employee relations, grievance processes, and EEO compliance. Experience supporting multiple units and working with both SHRA and EHRA policies.
Classification: Human Resources Consultant
Appointment Type: Permanent
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Employment Type: EHRA
EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff
Location: Raleigh, NC USA
Position Number: G0002286
Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by Thursday, May 14, 2026, will receive priority consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Consultant
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates compliance roles against specialty occupation criteria, so document how your Australian degree maps to the specific position. A three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree, but your employer's LCA must reflect the matching field.
Target employers with existing compliance functions
Focus on financial services firms, healthcare networks, and multinational corporations that already run internal compliance programs. These employers have established the HR infrastructure to file an LCA with DOL and process E-3 paperwork without treating your sponsorship as an unknown.
Search for E-3-specific roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by E-3 sponsorship readiness, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the visa. Use it to surface compliance roles where the hiring process already accounts for Australian candidates needing E-3 sponsorship.
Confirm your employer files a new LCA for each role change
If you move from a general compliance analyst to a senior compliance manager role, DOL requires a fresh LCA tied to the new position and prevailing wage level. Clarify this with your employer before accepting a promotion, not after.
Address regulatory licensing gaps before your interview
Some U.S. compliance roles, particularly in broker-dealer or banking environments, list FINRA or state licensing as preferred requirements. You can't hold most licenses before starting, so prepare a clear explanation of your Australian equivalents and your timeline to obtain U.S. credentials post-hire.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle the LCA submission with DOL and prepare your consulate appointment documents. Compliance roles often involve detailed job duty descriptions, and errors at the LCA stage can delay your start date.
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How do I find Compliance Consultant jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, since it surfaces roles specifically open to Australian candidates requiring E-3 sponsorship. General job boards don't filter by visa readiness, so you'd otherwise spend significant time screening employers who haven't considered the E-3 before. Migrate Mate removes that friction upfront.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Compliance Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, compliance consulting generally qualifies because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as law, finance, accounting, or risk management. The key is that your employer's LCA and job description must document the degree requirement explicitly. Generalist compliance coordinator roles with flexible educational requirements may face additional scrutiny from USCIS.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Compliance Consultant positions?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so there's no registration gamble in April and no wait for a fiscal year start date. For compliance roles, this means your employer can file at any point in the year and you can begin work after your consulate interview is approved, rather than waiting until October 1 as H-1B holders must.
Can I change employers or move into a different compliance role on my E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL before you begin working for them. If you're moving into a materially different compliance role, even within the same employer, a new LCA is required to reflect the updated job duties and prevailing wage. You don't need to return to Australia to transfer your E-3, but your status depends on maintaining continuous, LCA-backed employment.
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