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Get Access To All JobsDepartment VC for Res-620100
Career Area Human Resources
Posting Open Date 04/15/2026
Application Deadline 04/29/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Human Resources Consultant
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 00059842
Vacancy ID NF0009680
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $75,000 - $84,187
Proposed Start Date 05/04/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) oversees, develops, supports, and grows UNC-Chapel Hill’s $1 billion research enterprise. The offices reporting to the OVCR set strategic priorities for research, manage proposals and awards, provide research infrastructure, identify funding opportunities, develop research teams and partnerships, oversee regulatory compliance, and communicate the impact and value of the University’s research enterprise. The OVCR enables research endeavors for faculty, students, and scholars; encourages interdisciplinary research collaboration across campus; and fosters expansion and diversification of the University’s sponsored research portfolio by collaborating with foundations, federal agencies, corporations, and the state and federal governments. The Vice Chancellor for Research also oversees multiple pan-University, multidisciplinary research centers and institutes.
Position Summary
Internal posting for permanent and SHRA time-limited employees of UNC-Chapel Hill only.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The primary purpose of the Human Resource Consultant is to act as an HR Consultant within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research HR Service Center (OVCR HRSC). In this capacity, the Consultant is responsible for providing consultation and support across all employee types including faculty, EHRA non-faculty, SHRA employees, Postdoctoral Scholars and temporary employees. This includes providing interpretation of University HR policies, providing consultation and advice on general HR issues and concerns, and helping carry out both unit-level and campus-wide HR strategies and plans. The Consultant must be able to articulate the relationship between such policies and unit needs.
The Consultant will frequently interact and coordinate HR activity within the assigned work unit(s) with key University central offices, to include the Office of Human Resources (OHR), the University Compliance Office, and University Payroll Services. The Consultant will prepare, approve, and/or troubleshoot proposed or implemented HR actions to assure compliance with relevant Federal, State, and University policies. The Consultant will function as a generalist covering the broad range of human resources subject matter areas including classification and compensation, recruitment and hiring, employee relations, leave administration, and handling very basic benefits inquiries in consultation, as appropriate with the University’s Benefits Department. This position, along with the other HR Consultants in the OVCR HRSC, will have final Division Level approval authority on all HR actions.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Selected candidate must demonstrate the following:
- Experience applying a broad knowledge of HR best practices.
- Experience interpreting complex HR issues.
- Ability to interpret HR policies and procedures for a variety of position types.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to perform work with a high degree of autonomy, self-motivation, accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Strong proficiency with UNC-CH HR systems (e.g., ConnectCarolina, PeopleAdmin, Infoporte, Carolina Talent, RASR, etc.).
- Strong working knowledge of UNC-CH HR policies and procedures.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department VC for Res-620100
Career Area Human Resources
Posting Open Date 04/15/2026
Application Deadline 04/29/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Human Resources Consultant
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 00059842
Vacancy ID NF0009680
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $75,000 - $84,187
Proposed Start Date 05/04/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) oversees, develops, supports, and grows UNC-Chapel Hill’s $1 billion research enterprise. The offices reporting to the OVCR set strategic priorities for research, manage proposals and awards, provide research infrastructure, identify funding opportunities, develop research teams and partnerships, oversee regulatory compliance, and communicate the impact and value of the University’s research enterprise. The OVCR enables research endeavors for faculty, students, and scholars; encourages interdisciplinary research collaboration across campus; and fosters expansion and diversification of the University’s sponsored research portfolio by collaborating with foundations, federal agencies, corporations, and the state and federal governments. The Vice Chancellor for Research also oversees multiple pan-University, multidisciplinary research centers and institutes.
Position Summary
Internal posting for permanent and SHRA time-limited employees of UNC-Chapel Hill only.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The primary purpose of the Human Resource Consultant is to act as an HR Consultant within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research HR Service Center (OVCR HRSC). In this capacity, the Consultant is responsible for providing consultation and support across all employee types including faculty, EHRA non-faculty, SHRA employees, Postdoctoral Scholars and temporary employees. This includes providing interpretation of University HR policies, providing consultation and advice on general HR issues and concerns, and helping carry out both unit-level and campus-wide HR strategies and plans. The Consultant must be able to articulate the relationship between such policies and unit needs.
The Consultant will frequently interact and coordinate HR activity within the assigned work unit(s) with key University central offices, to include the Office of Human Resources (OHR), the University Compliance Office, and University Payroll Services. The Consultant will prepare, approve, and/or troubleshoot proposed or implemented HR actions to assure compliance with relevant Federal, State, and University policies. The Consultant will function as a generalist covering the broad range of human resources subject matter areas including classification and compensation, recruitment and hiring, employee relations, leave administration, and handling very basic benefits inquiries in consultation, as appropriate with the University’s Benefits Department. This position, along with the other HR Consultants in the OVCR HRSC, will have final Division Level approval authority on all HR actions.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Selected candidate must demonstrate the following:
- Experience applying a broad knowledge of HR best practices.
- Experience interpreting complex HR issues.
- Ability to interpret HR policies and procedures for a variety of position types.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to perform work with a high degree of autonomy, self-motivation, accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Strong proficiency with UNC-CH HR systems (e.g., ConnectCarolina, PeopleAdmin, Infoporte, Carolina Talent, RASR, etc.).
- Strong working knowledge of UNC-CH HR policies and procedures.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a HR Consultant
Translate your Australian HR credentials
Your Australian HR qualifications need to map clearly to U.S. specialty occupation standards. A degree in human resources, industrial relations, or organisational psychology from an Australian university is recognised, but frame your transcript and credentials around the specific DOL specialty occupation criteria.
Target employers with established HR functions
Focus on mid-to-large companies with dedicated HR or people operations teams. These employers already have processes for filing LCAs with the DOL and are far less likely to balk at E-3 sponsorship paperwork than firms where HR is handled informally by a generalist.
Address dual intent proactively at interview
HR Consultant roles often involve sensitive workforce decisions, and some U.S. hiring managers wrongly assume sponsorship signals instability. Clarify upfront that the E-3 is renewable indefinitely and requires no lottery, which removes the uncertainty employers associate with H-1B sponsorship.
Verify the job description before accepting an offer
The role must require a specific bachelor's degree to qualify as a specialty occupation. A title like HR Consultant paired with a description that only requires 'any degree' or 'equivalent experience' can get your LCA rejected by the DOL. Tighten the job description with your employer before filing.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing stalls between your offer acceptance and your start date.
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How do I find HR Consultant jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for HR Consultant roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job searches don't filter by visa type, so you end up screening companies manually. Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to E-3 eligibility, which cuts out most of that guesswork for Australian professionals.
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 an HR Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or organisational psychology. Roles where any degree is accepted, or where the employer would hire a candidate with only experience and no degree, are harder to certify. The job description has to establish that the degree requirement is real, not aspirational.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for HR Consultants?
For Australian professionals, the E-3 is significantly more practical. There is no lottery, no annual cap, and no waiting period tied to a registration date. You can apply as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B requires lottery selection in April with an October 1 start date at the earliest, meaning a U.S. HR role could sit unfilled for six months or longer.
Can I change employers on an E-3 as an HR Consultant?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and your new E-3 documentation must be in order before you start in the new role. Unlike H-1B portability rules, there is no carry-over period, so the timing of your consulate appointment or status change matters. Plan the transition around your LCA certification timeline, not just your notice period.
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