Compliance Officer - Human Resources & Employee Development

Valdosta State University; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta State University is seeking a Compliance Officer within Human Resources & Employee Development to manage institutional compliance functions and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, grant requirements, and ethics guidelines.

The role emphasizes investigations, policy development, training, and collaboration with HR partners to support compliance across university programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance - 20%: Conduct investigations, audits, and/or research to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and/or accreditation-related guidelines.
• Advocate - 20%: Advocate for the achievement and documentation of institutional best practices in compliance-related subject matter areas.
• Develop policies and procedures - 20%: Assist in the development of institutional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with others - 20%: Collaborate with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to help ensure institutional compliance.
• Prepare reports - 20%: Prepare a variety of regular and special reports documenting university compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Compliance Officer - Human Resources & Employee Development

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 304802

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University. Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being. Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty. Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary

Manage assigned institutional compliance functions to ensure university compliance with a variety of state and federal regulations, grant requirements, ethics guidelines, etc.

Responsibilities

Typical Allocation of Duties

Provide guidance - 20%

Conduct investigations, audits, and/or research to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and/or accreditation-related guidelines.

Advocate - 20%

Advocate for the achievement and documentation of institutional best practices in compliance-related subject matter areas.

Develop policies and procedures - 20%

Assist in the development of institutional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Collaborate with others - 20%

Collaborate with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to help ensure institutional compliance.

Prepare reports - 20%

Prepare a variety of regular and special reports documenting university compliance.

Supervisor Expectations

• Coordinate, administer, and support assigned HR programs and special projects, including planning and coordinating activities, communicating requirements and deadlines, maintaining program documentation, monitoring progress and completion, collaborating with appropriate stakeholders, and identifying matters requiring follow-up or escalation. Assigned programs and projects may change based on departmental priorities and operational needs.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report assigned HR compliance activities, maintaining appropriate records, monitoring applicable requirements and deadlines, coordinating required actions, and supporting compliance with university, USG, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the development, review, revision, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and resources related to Employee Relations and compliance; research applicable requirements and identify opportunities for policy or process improvement.
• Conduct assigned Employee Relations intakes, fact-finding, interviews, investigations, and case reviews, including gathering and analyzing relevant information, maintaining appropriate documentation, and preparing case summaries and related materials for review by appropriate HR leadership.
• Provide case-specific coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors regarding performance management, workplace expectations, performance or conduct concerns, communication, documentation, and appropriate workplace practices.
• Assist supervisors with performance management and appropriate Employee Relations interventions, including establishing and documenting performance expectations, coaching plans, performance improvement plans, expectations resets, facilitated conversations, and other appropriate actions.
• Provide outreach, consultation, and support for assigned HR programs and initiatives, including providing guidance and resources to employees and supervisors, conducting targeted outreach, monitoring participation or completion as assigned, and supporting effective program implementation.
• Identify recurring Employee Relations, performance-management, and compliance concerns and emerging trends that may indicate opportunities for supervisor education, training, policy clarification, program development, process improvement, or broader organizational intervention.
• Develop and provide education and training within assigned Employee Relations and compliance subject areas and collaborate with Employee & Organizational Development/Training on performance management, supervisor development, case studies, and other appropriate programming.
• Collaborate with HR partners regarding Employee Relations case-management and follow-up needs, including case milestones, required actions, follow-up intervals, training requirements, and matters requiring additional substantive ER review.
• Respond to Employee Relations and compliance inquiries and maintain confidential records, databases, program information, and case documentation, including Maxient or other approved systems as appropriate, ensuring accuracy, neutrality, confidentiality, and timely documentation.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and competencies related to assigned HR programs, employment requirements, USG and university policies, investigations, performance management, coaching, compliance, and emerging HR best practices.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related work experience.

Proposed Salary

$55,442

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.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,view social media outlets, andremove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background checkreference checksEmployment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:satisfactory credit checksuccessful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)pre-employment drug testingconfirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:New employee orientationVSU's Annual Compliance Training:USG Ethics PolicyConflict of Interest/Outside Activities PolicyDrug Free WorkplaceSexual Misconduct and Title IXFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)Motor Vehicle PolicyWorkers Compensation (new hires)Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)

• Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdota State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting our Benefits Team, in the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail].

Special Applicant Instructions

Valdosta State University may provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for select positions when consistent with institutional needs, University policy, and applicable law. Sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not available for all positions. Applicants who anticipate requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future are encouraged to contact Human Resources early in the recruitment process with questions regarding sponsorship eligibility.

Clery Disclosure

The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/asfr-2026-ybl.pdf. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing [e-mail].