What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources position at Georgia Southwestern State University?
This position directs the human resource functions of Georgia Southwestern State University.
Responsibilities
Directs a variety of human resource functions. (60%) Directs employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and exiting processes. Directs job classification and compensation activities. Directs employee benefits processes. Directs employee training activities. Directs employee relations and conflict resolution activities. Directs performance management functions. Directs the processing of unemployment and workers¿ compensation claims. Directs ACA compliance. Ensures compliance with all state and federal employment laws. Directs the retention of confidential employee records. Coordinates compliance with a variety of federal, state, and system requirements. (30%) Serves as Institution¿s Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer; develops and administers annual AA plan; responds to EEOC complaints; implements auditing, reporting, training of search committees; mediates disputes. Serves as Institution¿s Open Records Coordinator; responds to records requests in compliance with state law. Serves as Institution¿s Ethics Officer Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor¿s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Specific experience in the field of HR can/may substitute for degree in related occupational field.
Required Experience
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the department in order to direct and coordinate work within the department, usually interpreted to require four years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of Institution and University System of Georgia policies and procedures. Knowledge of federal and state employment law. Knowledge of Human Resources Information System processes. Knowledge of human resources best practices. Knowledge of Title IX regulations. Knowledge of Affirmative Action/EEOC practices. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skills Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu .
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
Responsibilities
Directs a variety of human resource functions. (60%) Directs employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and exiting processes. Directs job classification and compensation activities. Directs employee benefits processes. Directs employee training activities. Directs employee relations and conflict resolution activities. Directs performance management functions. Directs the processing of unemployment and workers¿ compensation claims. Directs ACA compliance. Ensures compliance with all state and federal employment laws. Directs the retention of confidential employee records. Coordinates compliance with a variety of federal, state, and system requirements. (30%) Serves as Institution¿s Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer; develops and administers annual AA plan; responds to EEOC complaints; implements auditing, reporting, training of search committees; mediates disputes. Serves as Institution¿s Open Records Coordinator; responds to records requests in compliance with state law. Serves as Institution¿s Ethics Officer Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor¿s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Specific experience in the field of HR can/may substitute for degree in related occupational field.
Required Experience
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the department in order to direct and coordinate work within the department, usually interpreted to require four years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of Institution and University System of Georgia policies and procedures. Knowledge of federal and state employment law. Knowledge of Human Resources Information System processes. Knowledge of human resources best practices. Knowledge of Title IX regulations. Knowledge of Affirmative Action/EEOC practices. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skills Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu .
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
