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College /Division HR Officer

Georgia State University
$70,000 - $110,000
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Oct 13, 2025
Description : College HR Officer Dean's Office Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Georgia State University Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate, and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic, and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 187 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation , an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $3.2 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. About our College: The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is one of the nation's leading policy schools dedicated to addressing critical social and economic challenges through interdisciplinary research and policy. The school comprises diverse academic units, including the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, the Department of Economics, the Department of Public Management and Policy, the School of Social Work, and the Urban Studies Institute. With top-ranked programs and research centers and over $35 million in sponsored research funding, the school leverages its location in downtown Atlanta to engage with significant public policy issues at the local, national, and global levels. Emphasizing innovation and student success, the school prepares students and professionals to meet the evolving demands of advancing the public good across all sectors. About the Position The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies (AYSPS) seeks an energetic, detail-oriented, and service-focused HR Officer to manage and oversee all faculty, staff, and student employment actions for the college and its units. This position serves as a trusted partner to college leadership, business managers, and central HR, providing expertise in HR policy, compliance, employee relations, and workforce planning aligned with the school's academic mission. The HR Officer will supervise an HR Coordinator and collaborate with departments across the college to ensure consistency, fairness, and efficiency in all HR operations. This is an in-person position based in the Dean's Office. Duties and Responsibilities The HR Officer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Faculty Lifecycle Management * Oversee faculty reviews (promotion and tenure, annual reviews, administrator reviews, endowed chair reviews) through Interfolio. * Coordinate faculty recruitment and search processes using PeopleAdmin and ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. Staff and Student Employment * Manage and approve staff position reviews, classifications, searches, and offers. * Oversee student worker, temporary, and adjunct hiring processes via the HR Coordinator. * Serve as the main point of contact for payroll and contract-related issues in OneUSG. Employee Relations and Compliance * Advise college leadership and employees on HR policies, employee relations concerns, and performance management. * Ensure compliance with federal/state labor laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title IX), Board of Regents policies, and university regulations. * Liaise with Central HR on FMLA/ADA requests, leaves, and sensitive cases. Data Analysis and Reporting * Provide workforce data, metrics, and analysis to support decision-making around staffing, retention, and compensation. * Develop and monitor HR dashboards to track trends and identify areas for improvement. Training and Development * Support college-wide training and onboarding efforts for faculty and staff on HR policies, systems, and compliance requirements. * Promote professional development opportunities for staff and supervisors to strengthen HR knowledge. Other Duties * Coordinate clearance form processes and separation procedures. * Manage special projects assigned by the Dean's Office. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Hiring Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in human resources, or a related field, and three years of progressive HR experience with supervisory/management responsibility, ideally in higher education or a large, complex organization. Preferred Qualifications: * Prior HR experience in a larger organization and/or university setting, including faculty HR processes (tenure, promotion, adjunct hiring). * Knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, Board of Regents policies, and higher education HR best practices. * Proficiency with HRIS systems such as OneUSG, PeopleAdmin, Interfolio, Taleo, or similar platforms. * Experience with data reporting, workforce analytics, and position classification/compensation review. Desired Competencies and Soft Skills: * Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to build trust and credibility with faculty, staff, and leadership; ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. * Emotional Intelligence and Diplomacy - Skillful in conflict resolution, mediation, and navigating sensitive employee issues. * Analytical and Strategic Thinking - Ability to use data and policy knowledge to advise leadership and inform decisions. * Adaptability and Problem-Solving - Capable of balancing central HR mandates with unit-level needs. * Change Management - Supports smooth adoption of new systems, policies, and procedures across the college. * Organization and Process Improvement - Ability to prioritize tasks, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency. College/Business Unit : Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Department : Dean's Office Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30 - 5:15 Salary : $70,000 - $110,000 Pay Grade : BB 3/1 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 10/13/25, 4:00:00 AM Closing Date : 10/28/25, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission: A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover Letter Three professional references #LI-BD1 Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State 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. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.