Human Resources Consultant

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech, located in Atlanta, GA, seeks a seasoned Human Resource Consultant to guide talent management, compliance, and organizational development across the institute. The role emphasizes assessing current HR practices and delivering customized solutions aligned with institutional needs.

This position supports recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and training programs, collaborating with leadership to ensure compliant, effective HR services for faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing human resource practices to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within the organization.
• Provide expert advice on talent management strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning, to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Develop customized training and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the institution to foster employee growth and skill enhancement.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for managers and employees on various Human Resource topics, including performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Analyze Human Resource metrics and data to provide insights and recommendations that inform strategic decision-making and improve overall human resource functions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while aligning with the institution's budget.
• Serve as a resource for managers and employees by providing guidance on complex Human Resource issues and facilitating effective communication throughout the organization.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations that summarize findings, recommendations, and action plans for improving human resource practices and outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Talent management

Employee development

HR compliance

Coaching & training

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Job description

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.

Overview

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.

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

Located in one of America's most vibrant cities, the College of Engineering (COE) is one of the largest producers of engineers in the country. Offering more than 50 different degree tracks at the bachelor's masters, and doctoral levels, COE incorporates eight engineering schools, consistently ranked among U.S. News & World Report's top 10. The College has built a strong reputation in the United States and abroad, and graduates leave with skills, knowledge, and global savvy for a world increasingly dependent on engineering.

Job Summary

The Human Resource Consultant provides expert guidance and support to organizations on various Human Resource matters, including talent management, compliance, and organizational development. This position emphasizes the assessment of current Human Resource practices, the identification of areas for improvement, and the delivery of customized solutions to meet the unique needs of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing human resource practices to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within the organization.
• Provide expert advice on talent management strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning, to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Develop customized training and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the institution to foster employee growth and skill enhancement.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for managers and employees on various Human Resource topics, including performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Analyze Human Resource metrics and data to provide insights and recommendations that inform strategic decision-making and improve overall human resource functions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while aligning with the institution's budget.
• Serve as a resource for managers and employees by providing guidance on complex Human Resource issues and facilitating effective communication throughout the organization.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations that summarize findings, recommendations, and action plans for improving human resource practices and outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

Six or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Managing and resolving HR-related issues in a higher education environment
• Demonstrated experience managing and resolving complex research faculty hiring and personnel matters, including compensation-related issues
• Providing HR guidance and consultation to faculty, staff, managers, and/or unit leadership
• Working collaboratively with central HR and other organizational partners

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