Job Details
- Job Title: Division Director of Human Resources
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Job ID: 303209
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:
- 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.
Job Summary
The Division Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and oversight for HR units within a division(s) or college, ensuring alignment with institutional policies, values, and long-term goals. Responsibilities include recruitment and staffing, employee relations, performance management, and professional development. The role serves as a liaison between the division/college, central HR, and other departments to ensure consistency, compliance, and collaboration. The Director sets team goals, designs organizational structures, evaluates performance, delivers feedback, and establishes workforce strategies. This position reports directly or indirectly to the Executive Director of HR, or the College/Division Executive, depending on structure.
Typically Interacts With: Students, Staff, Faculty, External Partners
Typically Advises/Counsels: Students, Staff, Faculty
Supervises: Yes
Position of Trust: Yes
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with GTHR on the development and execution of short- and long-term workforce strategies for the division or college, ensuring alignment with Institute-wide goals and strict adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
- Partner with unit executive leaders in support of Institute strategies. Maintain cooperative relationships with organizational stakeholders (faculty administration, ASC, Employee Relations, GTHR, Compensation, etc.) to ensure robust and holistic human resources plans are implemented seamlessly.
- Direct HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, appointments, performance management, compensation, benefits, talent management and employee engagement — ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence with leadership accountability; including faculty administration where applicable.
- Analyze workforce data and performance metrics to identify trends, evaluate opportunities and implement improvement initiatives to meet organizational objectives.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and the ASC to lead and optimize divisional recruitment needs, addressing process barriers and ensuring effective job postings, candidate selection, and hiring to attract and retain high-quality talent.
- Monitor HR staff performance to ensure consistency, high-quality service delivery across business units, and lead professional development initiatives to address training needs and meet performance expectations.
- Advise Executive Leadership and managers on complex HR issues. Partner with finance leaders for effective financial planning and stewardship.
- Act as the primary Human Resources liaison to central HR and OFA, facilitating effective communication and coordination on university-wide HR initiatives and compliance matters.
- Monitor for compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies. Ensure timely reporting and audits for HR related compliance areas. Maintain and enforce internal controls and confidentiality standards for HR data and processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support human resources objectives and contribute to the broader mission of the Institute.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Required Experience
10+ years of relevant experience, including 6+ years of supervisory knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional/Senior Certified Professional (SHRM CP/SCP)
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Preferred Experience
Progressive HR leadership in a higher education context
Proposed Salary
This position is in pay grade G13. The salary range is $152,046 to $226,721, dependent on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Abilities
Strong ability to manage and maintain effective working relationships with diverse population, ability to perform and effectively make important decisions under pressure.
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of HR and Faculty Affairs related principles and methodologies; working knowledge of HRIS such as PeopleSoft HRMS and Workday; knowledge of federal and state laws, University policy and regulations related to Human Resource.
Skills
Expert in written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, people management, problem-solving, event management, customer service, organization, strong attention to detail, interpersonal relationship building, budget planning, and creativity skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office products and problem-solving; strong attention to detail.
Other Information
- This is a supervisory position.
- This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
- 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.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/
Other Information
The Human Resources Division Director in the Office of the Provost leads a highly collaborative team of HR professionals in support of the central units under the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic and Business Operations, the HR Division Director is part of the operational leadership team in the Office of the Provost, to include the Senior Director of Academic Administration, Senior Director of Finance, and Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives.
The HR Division Director advises the Provost's leadership team on strategic HR objectives and directly supervises a team of HR professionals. The Provost HR team supports the Division of Enrollment Management, Academic and Business Operations, Office of Education and Learning. Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success, Office of Academic Effectiveness, Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty, AI in Education, Office of the Vice Provost for International Initiatives, Center for Teaching and Learning, and Georgia Tech Arts.