Assistant Director of Human Resources

About UsGeorgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards.Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Department Information College of Design degrees focus on the intersection between technology and the ways people engage with the world. Our classes regularly dig into the science and engineering behind what is traditionally considered art. We emphasize human experiences, from products and soundscapes, to living in buildings and cities.Our approach to design education is unique for a design school as a Georgia Tech college, we naturally associate technology and research with our work. We use design thinking to develop new technologies, anticipate the future of buildings and environments, and change the way people experience art, everyday objects, and their immediate surroundings.Job SummaryThe Assistant Director of Human Resources supports the overall Human Resource functions within the organization, assisting in the development and implementation of Human Resource policies and programs. This role involves collaborating with senior HR leadership to enhance employee engagement, drive talent management initiatives, and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.ResponsibilitiesJob Duty 1 - Provide input to unit strategic planning efforts with regard to human resources to include but not limited to organizational planning, restructuring, and communications.Job Duty 2 - Serve as division's representative to Institute level human resources organization including serving on committees and providing policy input.Job Duty 3 - Perform other duties as assignedJob Duty 4 - Coordinate the investigation and resolution of human resource related issues.Job Duty 5 - Provide HR Leadership, consultation, and training to unit management and staff.Job Duty 6 - Serve as HR representative ensuring proper exchange of information between unit and Office of Human Resources (OHR) and other administrative offices across the Institute.Job Duty 7 - Oversee and coordinate human resources related activity within representative units to include employment, employee relations, compensation/benefits, etc.Job Duty 8 - Ensure proper documentation of hiring administration, job advertisements, employee development/discipline, and other related HR functions.Job Duty 9 - Ensure consistent practice and application of policies and procedures related to HR and applicable state and federal laws.Job Duty 10 - Research, propose, develop, and implement policies, administrative practices, and software solutions in support of more efficient and strategical HR practices.Educational Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceRequired ExperienceEight to ten years of job related experiencePreferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsCertifications through the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)Preferred Educational QualificationsMaster's DegreeSkills Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities This job requires advanced knowledge of human resource administrative policies and procedures as well as human resources related federal and state regulatory requirements; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build strong professional and cross-functional relationships with organization management, staff, and campus units; excellent verbal and written communications and organization; working knowledge of common office applications and software.Knowledge/AbilitiesCoordinate and manage faculty HR processes for tenure-track faculty, research faculty, postdoctoral scholars, special appointments, and related roles, including hiring, onboarding, leave administration, separations, retirements, emeritus status, and offboarding, ensuring accurate and compliance processing in GT TRACS and OneUSG.Review, process, and approve faculty HR transactions submitted by schools and units, maintaining accurate, complete, and compliant faculty records and ensuring adherence to institutional policies and deadlines.Create, post, and manage faculty openings for the College, CIDI, and associated units.Coordinate annual evaluations and related activities, partnering with academic and administrative stakeholders to ensure timely, consistent, and compliant completion.Provide leadership and operational support by collaborating with the HR Director on Fall Orientation and other onboarding initiatives and serving as a resource for faculty and unit leadership on HR-related matters. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.Other InformationThis is a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travelThis position does not require security clearance.Atlanta, GAG9Anticipated salary range of $86,168 to $121,188 will be commensurate with qualifications. Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening