Human Resources Consultant Sr

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Senior Human Resources Consultant to support assigned unit(s) as a management advisor and facilitator for applying HR policies and procedures. This onsite role in Atlanta will counsel unit leadership and staff and bridge HR needs between the unit, Georgia Tech Human Resources, and Faculty Affairs.

Lead with expertise in HR policy, employee relations, and change management, partnering with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting tied to onboarding efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 7 years of HR experience; 6+ years in HR Generalist/Employee Relations.
• PHR/SHRM-CP/SPHR/SHRM-SCP certifications preferred.
• Master's Degree.
• Experience in higher education, government, healthcare, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret HR policies and advise unit management on practical application.
• Provide consultation and guidance on HR matters.
• Review and advise on compensation, hires, promotions, onboarding, and offboarding, coordinating resolutions.

Skills

HR policy interpretation

Consulting

Employee relations

Change management

Workforce analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

HRIS

Job description

Georgia Tech is seeking a Senior Human Resources Consultant to support assigned unit(s) as a management advisor and facilitator for the application of human resources policies and procedures. In this onsite Atlanta role, you will counsel unit leadership and staff and help bridge HR-related needs between the unit, Georgia Tech Human Resources, and Faculty Affairs.

How you'll contribute

• Interpret human resources policies and advise unit management on how they apply in practice.
• Provide consultation, advice, and guidance to units on a range of human resources matters.
• Review, analyze, and advise management regarding HR actions and issues, including compensation, new hires, promotions, onboarding, and offboarding, coordinating resolution of exceptions as needed.
• Partner with Employee Relations to guide and facilitate formal employee relations processes, including conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Act as a key liaison among assigned unit management, Georgia Tech Human Resources, and Faculty Affairs on HR-related issues.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition and Recruiting team to support recruiting needs tied to onboarding efforts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to seven years of job-related experience; 6+ years of progressive HR experience, including an HR Generalist and/or Employee Relations role.
• Professional HR certification preferred: PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP.
• Master's Degree.
• Experience in higher education, research and development, government, healthcare, manufacturing, or other industry-specific environments when applicable.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management programs.
• Proven ability to analyze workforce data and metrics to identify trends and recommend actions based on data.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent consulting, coaching, influence, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting performance management and employee development programs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-unit, or matrixed environment.
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with HRIS and talent management systems, including reporting tools such as Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Tools and systems

• Workday
• PeopleSoft
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Oracle HCM
• HRIS

Role context and logistics

• Salary range: USD 74,966 - 106,095 per year (Recruiting Range: $74,966.00 - $106,095.00 depending on experience).
• Salary Job Grade: G08.
• Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite).
• This is not a supervisory position.
• No financial responsibilities.
• No travel is required, and you will not be required to drive.
• No purchasing card (P-Card) is required.
• No security clearance is required.
• This position is not considered a position of trust.
• Typically advises and counsels unit leadership and staff, and may supervise assigned staff.

Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens, and the successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

USG core values for the University System of Georgia include Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.