Human Resources Business Partner

Dalton State College; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Tuition assistance

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Winter break

USG Benefits

Retirement option: TRS or ORP

Job summary

Dalton State College is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to collaborate with campus leadership, develop and implement HR initiatives, and support employee engagement, talent acquisition, professional development, and retention. The role also covers benefits administration and policy implementation across departments.

The position emphasizes change agent responsibilities and a focus on student success within a public university system.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a field related to the occupational area or equivalent education/experience.
• More than three years of related HR experience.
• PHR/SPHR Certification preferred.
• Experience in a higher education institution and with PeopleSoft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains institutional compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Assists administrators in developing organizational strategies; analyzes HR issues and provides recommendations.
• Prepares and delivers reports, workshops, and training; provides data management and HR metrics support.
• Manages recruitment and selection for assigned departments; oversees leave administration and retirement counseling; manages HRIS/HCM functions.
• Manages performance management processes, employee training and development, and employee relations.
• Serves as a first point of contact for departments to support employee relationships and engagement; participates in HR projects.
• Works with HR leadership to Foster collaboration, accountability, and employee recognition.

Skills

Data analysis

Task management

Notary Public

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Dalton State College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

This position manages components of the college's human resource functions and engages with assigned departments and campus leadership in a manner that supports Dalton State College's commitment to our mission and student success. Specifically, the HR Business Partner collaborates with stakeholders, campus leadership and other HR resources to develop and implement initiatives that support attainment of institution and HR goals within the departments. This position helps support a positive campus culture acting as both a change agent and champion for employee engagement, talent acquisition, professional development and retention. This position also serves the departments through benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and policy implementation.

Review of applications will begin on April 29, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Salary: $53,000

Benefits Include

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Strategic - 25

• Maintains institutional compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Assists institutional administrators in developing organizational strategies; identifies and researches human resource issues and best practices; contributes information, analyzes, and recommends to organization strategic thinking and direction; assists in aligning human resource operations, programs and services to meet organization objectives.
• Prepares, disseminates and/or delivers a variety of reports, communications, workshops, information sessions and/or training.
• Provides reporting and data management by tracking and analyzing key metrics to enhance and support HR service delivery.

Consultative - 40

• Manages the recruitment and selection process for assigned departments.
• Manages all aspects that span the employment life cycle, including employee wellness and benefits programs, leave administration and retirement counsel.
• Manages a variety of HRIS/HCM functions.
• Manages performance management processes, employee training and development, and employee relations.

Partnership - 25

• Serves as a first point of contact for assigned departments to support strengthened employee relationships and engagement.
• Participates in planning, executing and managing HR projects and initiatives.
• Works in partnership with HR leadership to develop and establish a culture that advocates collaboration, accountability, and employee recognition.

Related Duties - 10

• May serve in the role of managing supplies and purchasing duties; well-being liaison; ethics liaison; benefits liaison; responding to HR Surveys; and other roles as needed.
• Performs Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) searches as applicable. This pertains to certified Business Partners.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, or a combination of education and human resources experience.

Required Experience

More than three years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

PHR/SPHR Certification

Preferred Experience

Experience in a higher education institution.

Experience with PeopleSoft

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while reflecting a positive client focused disposition.
• Ability to maintain Georgia Notary Public.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Dalton State College and University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to human resources.
• Knowledge of human resource management principles.
• Knowledge of learning management systems.
• Knowledge of benefits administration principles.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment and retention principles.
• Knowledge of database management principles.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skills

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in management of files and records.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in building relationships.

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

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

Other Information

• This is not 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 may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust