Divisional Director of Human Resources

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 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

Job Duty 1 - 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.

Job Duty 2 - 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.

Job Duty 3 - 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.

Job Duty 4 - Analyze workforce data and performance metrics to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and implement improvement initiatives to meet organizational objectives.

Job Duty 5 - 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.

Job Duty 6 - 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

Job Duty 7 - Advise Executive Leadership and managers on complex HR issues. Partner with finance leaders for effective financial planning and stewardship.

Job Duty 8 - 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.

Job Duty 9 - 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.

Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned to support human resources objectives and contribute to the broader mission of the Institute.

Education:

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

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

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.

This is a supervisory position.
This position does have 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.

Anticipated salary range $147,618 to $163,000, commensurate with qualifications.

The Division HR Director supports the Georgia Tech Research Enterprise, namely Enterprise Innovation Institute, Commercialization, Research Administration, and the Office of Corporate Engagement. Georgia Tech is one of the top R1 research institutions, shaping the future of basic and applied research by pursuing inventive solutions to the worlds most pressing problems. The mission is to turn scientific discoveries into practical solutions people can use. From every corner of the state to the other side of the world, our research makes living better for everyone. Whether discovering cancer treatments or developing new methods to power our communities, were focused on improving the human condition. As a leader in manufacturing and AI, were building a resilient workforce and economy in Georgia and the U.S. At a time when technology changes from one day to the next, our work is focused on keeping Americans safe and secure.

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