Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 237857
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary This position directs the human resource functions of Georgia Southwestern State University.

Responsibilities

Directs a variety of human resource functions. (45%)Directs employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and exiting processes.Directs job classification and compensation activities.Manages employee benefits.Manages employee training.Directs employee conflict resolution activities.Directs performance management functions.Processes 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. (45%)Serves as 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 Title IX Coordinator; processes complaints; trains employees and students; ensures the appropriate staffing of investigators; responds to OCR complaints.Serves as Open Records Coordinator; responds to records requests in compliance with state law.Serves as Dual Appointment Coordinator in order to coordinate the dual appointment processes with the Board of Regents.Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required..More than four years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field is preferred.
• PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of Georgia Southwestern 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.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.