Human Resources Consultant Senior (On Site)

Overview
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:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. 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.

The HR Consultant Sr position serves as a management advisor and facilitator in the application of human resources policies and procedures for assigned unit(s). Assists with implementation of new or revised human resources policies and programs within the unit(s).

This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staff, Georgia Tech Human Resources management and staff, and Faculty Affairs

This position typically will advise and counsel: unit leadership and staff

This position may supervise assigned staff

Job Duty 1 -
Interpret human resources policies and advise unit management regarding application

Job Duty 2 -
Consult with units by providing advice and guidance related to human resources matters

Job Duty 3 -
Review, analyze and advise management regarding human resources actions and issues (compensation, new hires, promotions, onboarding, offboarding, etc.). Coordinate resolution of exceptions

Job Duty 4 -
Consult with Employee Relations unit in the guidance and facilitation of processing formal employee relations issues, conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations

Job Duty 5 -
Serve as key liaison between assigned unit's management, Georgia Tech Human Resources, and Faculty Affairs, regarding all human resources related issues

Job Duty 6 -
Collaborate and partner with Talent Acquisition/Recruiting team on recruiting needs to support onboarding efforts

Job Duty 7 -
Perform other related duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Five to seven years of job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or Organizational Psychology.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in human resources consulting within higher education.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced business environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a Senior HR Consultant, Partner, or Generalist, with in-depth knowledge of various human resource disciplines including, but not limited to, performance management, employment laws and regulations, and employee performance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience developing, building, and maintaining strong business partnerships.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.

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. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening