Business Officer II - HR Lead, Graduate and Undergraduate Education
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- A sign-on bonus has been approved for this position. The sign-on bonus amount will be determined by the hiring manager when a position is offered.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents (this is optional, not a requirement).
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
000712 |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Working Title |
Business Officer II - HR Lead, Graduate and Undergraduate Education |
| Position Designation |
EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per Year |
12 |
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Department |
Academic Affairs (Adm) |
| Work Location |
Colvard |
| Salary Range |
$60,000 - $65,000 |
| Primary Purpose of Department |
This position is an integral member of the Graduate and Undergraduate Education business support team, within the Division of Academic Affairs, that will have human resource, business, and administrative support duties for two academic affairs units: The Graduate School and Undergraduate Education/University College. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
This role acts as the HR leader and strategist for Graduate and Undergraduate Education, ensuring that personnel planning, talent development, and payroll operations are integrated seamlessly into the broader financial and operational goals of the organization. |
| Summary of Position Responsibilities |
The
Business Officer II - HR Lead, Graduate and Undergraduate Education, performs a range of human resource, financial, and accounting-related duties in support of the units:
Human Resources Management
Serves as the primary resource for all HR functions; this position assesses HR needs and directs personnel actions.
Unit-Wide HR Leadership: Serve as the designated lead for all HR functional areas, including recruitment, classification, compensation, and benefits. Demonstrate expertise in all employment areas: faculty, staff, students, and temporary employees.
Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with leadership to conduct long-term personnel planning, ensuring staffing levels and organizational design align with the unit's budget and mission. Partner with colleges and academic units to support functions of graduate and undergraduate education that intersect with the wider university.
Employee Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, and the disciplinary process. Lead initiatives focused on organizational culture enhancement and employee retention.
Professional Development Oversight: Create and implement unit-wide performance management standards. Serve as a consultant to unit leaders and supervisors to ensure consistency in performance reviews and staff growth.
HR Compliance & Data Integrity: Manage all HR Information Systems, ensuring payroll accuracy, leave administration, timekeeping systems, and legal compliance.
Policy Governance: Interpret and modify internal policies to ensure sound business practices. Act as the primary interpreter of HR-related policy to support the needs of graduate and undergraduate education.
Integrated Budgeting
Manage personnel budgets for all fund types with a focus on the financial impact of hiring, promotions, and salary adjustments.
Position Control: Analyzes, calculates, and monitors employee position control for salaries, vacant positions, and lapsed salaries.
Temporary Positions: Provides oversight for temporary position funding and ensures the budget is adjusted as needed.
Business and Administrative Oversight
Share responsibility for general business support services with the other business office and members of the business services team to ensure continuous unit operations.
Integrated Budgeting: Process budget modifications as needed and assist in oversight of the annual all funds budgeting process.
Financial Management: Serve as a budget resource for college leadership for fund balances and uses.
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| Minimum Education/Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field;
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in business or HR management; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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| Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience |
- Demonstrated background in HR leadership or SHRM/PHR certification
- Experience serving in the public sector, preferably in an education setting.
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| Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
- A sign-on bonus has been approved for this position. The sign-on bonus amount will be determined by the hiring manager when a position is offered.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents (this is optional, not a requirement).
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| Posting Open Date |
04/17/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
05/10/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Proposed Hire Date |
06/01/2026 |
| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date |
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| Contact Information |
Hampton Locklear
Business Officer, Graduate and Undergraduate Education
hlockle6@charlotte.edu |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
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Please indicate which minimum requirement describes your education and experience background:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and five (5) years of work experience
- Associates Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and seven (7) years of work experience
- High School Diploma / GED and nine (9) years of work experience
- None of the above
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Do you have a demonstrated background with HR Leadership or SHRM/PHR certification? Please provide explanation:
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have professional experience working in higher education and/or the public sector? Please explain:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
- Other Document
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Apr 18, 2026