Human Resources Business Partner

Job Details

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297317

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

This position manages components of the college's human resource functions and engages with assigned departments and campus leadership in a manner that supports Dalton State College's commitment to our mission and student success. Specifically, the HR Business Partner collaborates with stakeholders, campus leadership and other HR resources to develop and implement initiatives that support attainment of institution and HR goals within the departments. This position helps support a positive campus culture acting as both a change agent and champion for employee engagement, talent acquisition, professional development and retention. This position also serves the departments through benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and policy implementation.

A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employer.

Review of applications will begin on April 29, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Salary: $53,000

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Strategic - 25
- Maintains institutional compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
- Assists institutional administrators in developing organizational strategies; identifies and researches human resource issues and best practices; contributes information, analyzes, and recommends to organization strategic thinking and direction; assists in aligning human resource operations, programs and services to meet organization objectives.
- Prepares, disseminates and/or delivers a variety of reports, communications, workshops, information sessions and/or training.
- Provides reporting and data management by tracking and analyzing key metrics to enhance and support HR service delivery.

Consultative - 40
- Manages the recruitment and selection process for assigned departments.
- Manages all aspects that span the employment life cycle, including employee wellness and benefits programs, leave administration and retirement counsel.
- Manages a variety of HRIS/HCM functions.
- Manages performance management processes, employee training and development, and employee relations.

Partnership - 25
- Serves as a first point of contact for assigned departments to support strengthened employee relationships and engagement.
- Participates in planning, executing and managing HR projects and initiatives.
- Works in partnership with HR leadership to develop and establish a culture that advocates collaboration, accountability, and employee recognition.

Related Duties - 10
- May serve in the role of managing supplies and purchasing duties; well-being liaison; ethics liaison; benefits liaison; responding to HR Surveys; and other roles as needed.
- Performs Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) searches as applicable. This pertains to certified Business Partners.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, or a combination of education and human resources experience.

Required Experience
More than three years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
PHR/SPHR Certification

Preferred Experience
Experience in a higher education institution.
Experience with PeopleSoft

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks while reflecting a positive client focused disposition.
Ability to maintain Georgia Notary Public.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Dalton State College and University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal and state laws related to human resources.
Knowledge of human resource management principles.
Knowledge of learning management systems.
Knowledge of benefits administration principles.
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems.
Knowledge of recruitment and retention principles.
Knowledge of database management principles.
Knowledge of risk management principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

SKILLS
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
Skill in management of files and records.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in building relationships.