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Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 298097
About Us Georgia 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 Tech
Georgia 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
Department Information
Established in 1990, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is a pioneer of liberal arts education and research at the nexus of the technical and human sciences. The academic programs are internationally acclaimed as models for liberal arts education in a technological age. Founded with the principles of its namesake, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., the College of Liberal Arts believes in the power of transformative urban leadership that is rooted in courage, compassion, and human and social justice. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts exemplifies Mayor Allen's legacy through its cross-disciplinary teaching, research, and service. In a research-intensive environment, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts faculty and students examine a wide range of social and humanistic issues, defining their impact on society, culture, and policy, and exploring solutions in the public interest.
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts comprises Georgia Tech's three Reserve Officers¿ Training Corps units (Air Force, Army, and Navy), six schools (Economics; History and Sociology; Literature, Media, and Communication; Modern Languages; Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy; and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs), and two centers (Center for Advanced Communications Policy and Writing and Communication Program).
Job Summary
Manage and coordinate human resources services and programs within a college or organizational unit of major size in terms of the number of employees and organizational mix. Serve as primary contact within the unit on matters related to human resources issues. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: college deans or research executives and lab directors, administrators and college/unit employees; Institute-level and human resources management and staff. This position will advise and counsel: college deans and administrators, Institute level human resources management and staff. This position will supervise: human resources staff personnel.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Oversee and coordinate human resources-related activity within the college, including employment, employee relations, compensation/benefits, etc.
Job Duty 2 -
Confer with and advise administration, faculty, and staff regarding human resources policy, procedures, and practices.
Job Duty 3 -
Communicate new policies or changes in existing policy throughout the organization.
Job Duty 4 -
Serve as a representative to the Institute-level human resources organization, including serving on committees and providing policy input.
Job Duty 5 -
Coordinate the investigation and resolution of human resources-related issues.
Job Duty 6 -
Provide input to the college's or unit's strategic planning efforts with regard to human resources.
Job Duty 7 -
Organize the college or unit's human resources support function, assign and monitor staff activity.
Job Duty 8 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Able to obtain a national security clearance
Required Experience
Six to eight years of job-related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, or a related field
Preferred Certifications
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or other human resources certification.
Preferred Experience
Eight or more years of experience with the following:
Performing human resources generalist functions in a large or complex organization, including, but not limited to, employee relations, talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, organizational design, compensation analysis, and global HR.
Administering faculty affairs and reappointment, promotion, and tenure activities.
Advising and coaching senior leadership in a higher education setting.
Proficient knowledge of One USG Connect (PeopleSoft), the human capital management system for the University System of Georgia.
Cover letter describing your leadership philosophy, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.
Skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
This job requires a working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, especially as to application within a multi-school college or a large organizationally complex unit. This includes skills in verbal and written communications, organization and supervision, customer service, and planning. Use of office and specialized computer applications and database systems is required.
Apply Before Date
Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 31, 2026, for priority consideration; however, this position will remain open until filled.
Contact Information
Will Jimerson, College Administrative Officer, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, wjimerson3@gatech.edu
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 Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have 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 travel
This position does require security clearance.
Atlanta, GA
Job Grade: A12
Anticipated salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 will be commensurate with qualifications.
Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check a credit screening. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 298097
About Us Georgia 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 Tech
Georgia 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.
Department Information
Established in 1990, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is a pioneer of liberal arts education and research at the nexus of the technical and human sciences. The academic programs are internationally acclaimed as models for liberal arts education in a technological age. Founded with the principles of its namesake, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., the College of Liberal Arts believes in the power of transformative urban leadership that is rooted in courage, compassion, and human and social justice. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts exemplifies Mayor Allen's legacy through its cross-disciplinary teaching, research, and service. In a research-intensive environment, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts faculty and students examine a wide range of social and humanistic issues, defining their impact on society, culture, and policy, and exploring solutions in the public interest.
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts comprises Georgia Tech's three Reserve Officers¿ Training Corps units (Air Force, Army, and Navy), six schools (Economics; History and Sociology; Literature, Media, and Communication; Modern Languages; Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy; and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs), and two centers (Center for Advanced Communications Policy and Writing and Communication Program).
Job Summary
Manage and coordinate human resources services and programs within a college or organizational unit of major size in terms of the number of employees and organizational mix. Serve as primary contact within the unit on matters related to human resources issues. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: college deans or research executives and lab directors, administrators and college/unit employees; Institute-level and human resources management and staff. This position will advise and counsel: college deans and administrators, Institute level human resources management and staff. This position will supervise: human resources staff personnel.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Oversee and coordinate human resources-related activity within the college, including employment, employee relations, compensation/benefits, etc.
Job Duty 2 -
Confer with and advise administration, faculty, and staff regarding human resources policy, procedures, and practices.
Job Duty 3 -
Communicate new policies or changes in existing policy throughout the organization.
Job Duty 4 -
Serve as a representative to the Institute-level human resources organization, including serving on committees and providing policy input.
Job Duty 5 -
Coordinate the investigation and resolution of human resources-related issues.
Job Duty 6 -
Provide input to the college's or unit's strategic planning efforts with regard to human resources.
Job Duty 7 -
Organize the college or unit's human resources support function, assign and monitor staff activity.
Job Duty 8 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Able to obtain a national security clearance
Required Experience
Six to eight years of job-related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, or a related field
Preferred Certifications
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or other human resources certification.
Preferred Experience
Eight or more years of experience with the following:
Performing human resources generalist functions in a large or complex organization, including, but not limited to, employee relations, talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, organizational design, compensation analysis, and global HR.
Administering faculty affairs and reappointment, promotion, and tenure activities.
Advising and coaching senior leadership in a higher education setting.
Proficient knowledge of One USG Connect (PeopleSoft), the human capital management system for the University System of Georgia.
- Experience with Georgia Tech's internal workflow systems, such as GT-TRACS (faculty appointment requests) and PROMOTE (reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes) or a similar electronic workflow system is preferred.
Cover letter describing your leadership philosophy, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.
Skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
This job requires a working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, especially as to application within a multi-school college or a large organizationally complex unit. This includes skills in verbal and written communications, organization and supervision, customer service, and planning. Use of office and specialized computer applications and database systems is required.
Apply Before Date
Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 31, 2026, for priority consideration; however, this position will remain open until filled.
Contact Information
Will Jimerson, College Administrative Officer, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, wjimerson3@gatech.edu
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 Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have 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 travel
This position does require security clearance.
Atlanta, GA
Job Grade: A12
Anticipated salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 will be commensurate with qualifications.
Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check a credit screening. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
Salary : $115,000 - $130,000