HR Business Partner (GTRI-Strategic HR Partners)

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.

The Human Resource Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to department leaders, aligning human resource practices with organizational goals to enhance overall effectiveness. This position focuses on building strong relationships, providing tailored Human Resource solutions, and facilitating change management initiatives to foster a high-performing workplace culture.

Job Duty 1 -
Provide guidance and support on employee relations issues by facilitating conflict resolution and addressing concerns to promote a positive workplace environment.

Job Duty 2 -
Analyze workforce data and metrics to inform decision-making and recommend strategies for improving employee engagement and retention.

Job Duty 3 -
Coach managers on effective performance management practices, ensuring they have the tools to conduct evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

Job Duty 4 -
Lead change management efforts by developing communication plans and supporting teams through transitions to ensure smooth implementation of new initiatives.

Job Duty 5 -
Design and implement training programs that enhance employee skills and support professional development aligned with organizational objectives.

Job Duty 6 -
Assess and improve talent acquisition strategies by collaborating with hiring managers to attract and select top talent for various positions within the institution.

Job Duty 7 -
Monitor and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations by conducting regular audits and providing training to staff on relevant policies.

Job Duty 8 -
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership that summarize Human Resource initiatives, metrics, and recommendations for continuous improvement in human resource practices

.Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with department leaders to identify human resource needs and develop strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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

Other Required Qualifications
License to practice medicine in state of Georgia; Board certification in a primary specialty, e.g. Internal Medicine or Family Practice; current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Required Experience
Six or more years of relevant experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certifications through the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.

Additional Preferred Experiences

• Experience in higher education, research and development, government, healthcare, manufacturing, or other industry-specific environments, when applicable.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Public Administration or similar degree
• 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or HR Generalist role.
• 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 make data-driven recommendations.
• 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 with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with HRIS, talent management systems, and reporting tools such as Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

SKILLS
This job requires advanced knowledge of human resource administrative policies and procedures as well as human resources related federal and state regulatory requirements; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build strong professional and cross-functional relationships with organization management, staff, and campus units; excellent verbal and written communications and organization; working knowledge of common office applications and software.

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.

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.

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