Human Resources Consultant

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to provide expert guidance on talent management, compliance, and organizational development across the university. The role emphasizes assessing current HR practices, identifying improvements, and delivering customized solutions to meet institutional needs.

Responsibilities include guidance on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and policy development, with emphasis on data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field required.
• Three or more years of relevant HR experience required.
• Experience with visa processes for international hires and FMLA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing HR practices to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert advice on talent management, including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Develop customized training and development programs for the institution.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for managers and employees on HR topics.
• Analyze HR metrics to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Assist in development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs.
• Guide managers and employees on complex HR issues and communication.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and action plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to design policies ensuring legal compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Talent management

Recruitment

Training

Compliance

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

HRMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Consultant

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 301957

About Us

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.

Department Information The Woodruff School graduates high caliber mechanical engineers for a demanding profession. Mechanical engineers are the foundation of today¿s technological world. To do so, we provide enhanced facilities and laboratories to create the best learning environment and we attract outstanding faculty and students. In this period of rapid technological change, the Woodruff School produces mechanical engineers who are vital to our future.

With approximately 3,000 students, 100 faculty members, and 80 staff members, the Woodruff School is one of the largest mechanical engineering programs in the country. We are consistently ranked as one of the top 10 mechanical engineering programs in the U.S. at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and continuously innovate to keep our school at the forefront of engineering education. Our size and resources allow us to offer a diversity of educational and research opportunities that enable us to produce highly sought after engineering professionals.

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

• Job Duty 1 - Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing human resource practices to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within the organization.
• Job Duty 2 - Provide expert advice on talent management strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning, to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Job Duty 3 - Develop customized training and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the institution to foster employee growth and skill enhancement.
• Job Duty 4 - Facilitate workshops and training sessions for managers and employees on various Human Resource topics, including performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Job Duty 5 - Analyze Human Resource metrics and data to provide insights and recommendations that inform strategic decision-making and improve overall human resource functions.
• Job Duty 6 - Assist in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while aligning with the institution's budget.
• Job Duty 7 - Serve as a resource for managers and employees by providing guidance on complex Human Resource issues and facilitating effective communication throughout the organization.
• Job Duty 8 - Prepare detailed reports and presentations that summarize findings, recommendations, and action plans for improving human resource practices and outcomes.
• Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with leadership to design and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices.
• Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

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

Required Experience

• Three or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SPHR certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS This job requires professional level generalist knowledge of human resources administrative practices including those related to recruitment/staffing, compensation/benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and workforce planning. Skill in the use of office computer applications and HRMS databases is required.

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

Salary range: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 / yearly

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: G07

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
No, 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 not require security clearance.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing visa processes for international hires
• Knowledge of and experience with leave administration, including FMLA
• Experience in higher education preferred

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest