Georgia State University Hiring for Sponsor Funded Professional – Human Resources Business Partner at Atlanta, GA  Full Time

Georgia State University is seeking an experienced, highly collaborative Human Resources Business Partner to focus on University strategic initiatives. Fully funded by the National Institute for Student Success (niss.gsu.edu), this is a new role established to support the Institute, Student Success, and other University strategic initiatives.

This position is sponsor funded*** and serves an HR lead in Human Resources Administration (HRA) providing full-cycle human resources support and serves as the initial point of contact for HR matters supporting new and ongoing positions/personnel actions in critical areas related to Student Success and University Strategic Initiatives.

In addition, this role will provide general guidance to division/college HR Officers on matters related to high priority HR actions. The HR Business Partner develops partnerships across HR Administration to deliver value-added service. The HR Business Partner is a key member of the Central HR team and reports directly to the CHRO/Deputy CHRO.

A successful incumbent of this position will deliver a high-quality experience, provide great internal and external customer support and drive HR excellence. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: talent acquisition/recruitment, employment processing, class and comp, performance management and employee relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day full life cycle generalist support for high priority HR actions, especially for the National Institute for Student Success and University Strategic Initiatives: Student Success, Research and Innovation, College to Careers, and Identity and Placemaking.
• Provide proactive strategic recommendations to University leadership and hiring managers for hiring and ongoing employment support.
• Provide consultation and resolution support to departments on Talent Acquisition issues. These duties include facilitating conflict resolution meetings and making recommendations for future process improvements.
• Provide consultation and resolution support to departments on Classification and Compensation issues. Facilitate discussions with HRA Class and Comp unit leadership to evaluate unique concerns to sponsor-funded positions. Consult on reclassification, promotion, and other staff compensation changes.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve workplace relationships, build engagement, and increase productivity and retention; Provide regular in-depth assessments of potential personnel challenges and root cause analysis.
• Develop structured HR processes, including job aids and related documentation, related to staffing high priority positions. Provide guidance and training on such processes to College/Division HR Officers, Business Managers, and others.

Knowledge/Sills/Abilities:

• Planning and Organizing – Accomplishes goals through establishing priorities and organizing own workload to meet deadlines in a timely fashion. Manages time wisely and effectively prioritizes multiple, competing tasks. Plans, organizes, and actively manages meetings for maximum productivity.
• Communication – Effectively and persuasively express self verbally and in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner. Establishes, monitors, and improves communication channels that foster open communications, upward, downward, and among peers. Matches the right medium (e.g., phone, email, etc.) to the message and uses good judgment in sharing information.
• Results Oriented – Influences events to achieve or exceed goals. Is dedicated to achieving outcomes without compromising core processes, values, or procedures. Conveys a sense of urgency to make things happen – wants results. Respects the need to balance short- and long-term goals. Have the energy/work ethic to maintain the pace required to produce company results.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making – Considers options and alternative courses of action to make rational and realistic decisions in a timely manner. Asks open-ended questions to gather information and listens carefully to response(s). Uses resources to gather collective ideas on issues to better arrive at a timely decision.
• Strategic Orientation – Able to contribute to the overall strategy and culture of the organization by committing to a course of action to achieve long-range goals and influence others to translate the vision into action.
• Analytical Problem-Solving & Decision Making– Able to research, analyze, identify viable options, draw sound conclusions, present findings, and make thoughtful recommendations considering overall risk and short term and long-term impact.
• Negotiation & Influencing – Uses appropriate interpersonal & negotiation skills and techniques to gain acceptance for ideas, recommendations and/or solutions. Uses influencing strategies to gain genuine agreements; Seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions or regulations.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Major in Human Resources, Business, or related field; a master’s degree, and certification as an HR Professional (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree.
• Applicable certifications, such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Human Resources Information Systems.

Additional Preferred Requirements:

• Attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of employees and managers.
• Ability to professionally handle confidential material and associated issues.
• Strong team player and willingness to assist team members as needed.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• Complete GSU Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover letter (optional, but recommended)

NOTE: Final candidates will be required to provide a list of three(3) professional references.

SPONSOR FUNDED:

***This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding.***