HR Departmental Representative

School of Medicine

 

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

Use your HR expertise to support employees and leaders across the department!

 

Be You.

 

The School of Medicine’s Central Units are seeking an HR Departmental Representative to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted HR partner for multiple administrative units, supporting a wide range of human resources functions that keep our teams running smoothly. You’ll collaborate closely with HR leadership and Chief Administrative Officers, contribute to strategic decision‑making, and help create a positive, inclusive work environment.

 

If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and building strong relationships, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. You’ll support recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and staff development—ensuring that employees and leaders have the guidance and resources they need to thrive.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Experience supporting recruitment, compensation, or employee relations
• Familiarity with HR systems such as SuccessFactors, iForms, or dFac
• Knowledge of Duke HR policies and procedures
• Experience coordinating onboarding or training programs

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education/Training - Work requires organizational, analytical, and communication skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program.

 

Experience - Two years of business, administrative, and/or supervisory experience with exposure to supervisory or human resource policies and practices related to employee relations.

 

A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two years of experience.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

 

• Remote eligible position (exempt-only) and must reside in a Duke University-approved state.

• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to Duke’s record retention policies

 

Be Bold.

 

Essential Job Duties

 

• Manage recruitment for new and replacement positions, including job description development, posting, screening, interviewing coordination, and offer‑letter drafting
• Evaluate compensation by generating regressions, reviewing classification data, and processing salary adjustments and reclassifications
• Support staff growth and development by guiding managers on training opportunities, tracking PEP/midyear reviews, and facilitating career conversations
• Assist with employee relations by supporting investigations, drafting corrective actions, maintaining personnel records, and helping with RIF documentation
• Provide departmental HR support as the first point of contact, coordinating HR transactions, supporting APT processes, and ensuring compliance for faculty, postdocs, and work‑study students

 

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