Higher Education Ellucian Colleague Human Resources/Payroll Consultants

About the role

CampusWorks Human Resources and Payroll Consulting Opportunities

CampusWorks maintains active recruitment for Human Resources and Payroll Consultants dedicated to serving higher education clients. The objective of these consulting roles is to strengthen human resources operations through process evaluation and solution implementation. Engagements may be conducted remotely or onsite. Potential service scopes include interim leadership such as CHRO or Director positions, leading Business Process Review projects, or focusing on HRIS system optimization.

The ideal professional brings deep expertise in employment lifecycle processes. This knowledge base must cover Position Management, Recruitment and Selection, Hiring, Onboarding, Faculty Credentialing, Faculty Workload, Adjunct Management, Benefits administration, Time and Leave Reporting, Performance Management, Payroll execution, and Analytics and Reporting. Candidates may pursue either full-time employment or contract consultant roles structured as 1099 opportunities. Applicant preference for engagement type must be stated during application submission.

Consultants join client teams to maximize the value of people, processes, policies, and technology. Collaboration occurs with client functional and technical staff as well as internal CampusWorks colleagues. The work involves assessing current state procedures, designing future-state optimal workflows, and developing technical and process solutions. Deliverables include architecture, development, testing, training, and rollout activities intended to meet client expectations.

Consultation Scope and Engagement Types

Consulting opportunities span multiple functional areas within human resources and payroll. Professionals may serve in interim executive roles providing strategic guidance. Business Process Review projects allow for detailed analysis and improvement of existing workflows. HRIS optimization engagements focus on configuring systems to meet academic sector requirements. The role requires translating complex higher education regulations and guidelines into accessible procedures for institutional stakeholders.

Specific project activities include designing intake frameworks for faculty credentialing and position management data. Consultants configure leave and time reporting structures that respect academic calendar variations. They also architect onboarding journeys ensuring consistency with Adjunct Management policies. Establishing performance management structures tied to workload expectations is a standard responsibility. Payroll configuration guidance ensures accurate compensation cycles across multiple campuses.

Analytics dashboard development tracks benefits utilization and broader workforce trends. Consultants coordinate rollout schedules with client technical groups and internal teams. They create partner roadmaps aligning human resources policies with institutional technology strategies. This work demands a comprehensive understanding of how people systems function within university environments.

Core Professional Requirements

A strong understanding of Position Management regulations within higher education is mandatory. Professionals must demonstrate experience with Recruitment and Selection procedures. Familiarity with academic Hiring and Onboarding practices is necessary. Knowledge of Faculty Credentialing requirements is essential for effective performance.

Consultants need experience supporting Faculty Workload models used for institutional planning. Understanding Adjunct Management practices allows for precise policy documentation. Hands on experience with Benefits administration configurations is required. Comfort with Time and Leave Reporting systems is non negotiable for this position.

Skills in Performance Management methodologies enable guidance during organizational change initiatives. Payroll and Analytics Reporting experience in higher education settings is a core requirement. Candidates must navigate the full lifecycle from initial intake through architecture validation and market launch. They shape payroll rules, leave policies, and position structures for academic institutions.

Preferred Qualifications and Tools

Demonstrated familiarity with Ellucian Colleague systems is viewed favorably. Previous work involving Campusworks solutions provides a distinct advantage. The role requires fluency in Higher Education specific Human Resources and Payroll practices.

Key tools include Ellucian Colleague and related Campusworks platforms. A thorough grasp of Higher Education Human Resources and Payroll domains is essential. Success depends on the ability to operate independently while managing multiple client priorities.

Important Application Information

Details regarding specific location and compensation ranges are available Compensation bands may fall between 76000 and 86000 depending on role and scope. Engagement structure varies between contract and 1099 arrangements. Applicants are urged to verify current details directly on the official application portal.