Human Resources Manager

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 School of Economics is an innovative and growing unit in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. The school currently has 26 full-time faculty, over 300 majors, nearly 200 minors, and teaches over 4,000 students each year in its courses. The school has a dynamic and energetic environment, regularly hosting conferences, workshops, seminars, and student and alumni events. Our faculty and students engage in data-driven, often interdisciplinary research to solve society's most complex problems, including those in the areas of health and healthcare, environmental and energy systems management, global development, poverty, international trade, and the design of real-world market institutions.

The Human Resource Manager is responsible for executing and managing various human resource functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management within the institution. This position focuses on implementing Human Resource policies and procedures, providing support to employees and managers, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Job Duty 1 - Execute recruitment processes by sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates to fill open positions within the institution.
Job Duty 2 - Develop and maintain Human Resource policies and procedures by conducting research and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and compliance standards.
Job Duty 3 - Coordinate benefits administration by overseeing the enrollment process and responding to employee inquiries regarding benefits programs.
Job Duty 4 - Manage employee relations issues by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing guidance to employees and managers on Human Resource policies.
Job Duty 5 - Implement performance management programs by facilitating performance evaluations and providing support to managers in setting employee goals.
Job Duty 6 - Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge and conducting audits of Human Resource practices.
Job Duty 7 - Administer employee training and development programs by identifying training needs and coordinating opportunities for professional growth.
Job Duty 8 - Analyze Human Resource metrics and data to report on trends, turnover rates, and employee satisfaction to inform decision-making.
Job Duty 9 - Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership to communicate Human Resource initiatives, metrics, and recommendations for improvements.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience
4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

1 - 2 years of experience working with faculty affairs

Cover letter, resume, and a list of three references.

SKILLS
This position requires supervisory and organization skills, knowledge of general office administrative processes and practices, records management, and event planning. Use of office-related computer applications is required.

A review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply on or before this date for optimal consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Director of HR, Mitzi Williams, mwilliams637@gatech.edu

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any 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.

Atlanta, GA

Job Grade: G6

Anticipated salary range of $66,698 to $78,907 will be commensurate with qualifications.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a position of trust + education background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening