College|Division Senior Human Resources Officer
- Category: Human Resource (HR) Jobs
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 25K to 31K
- Published on: 2025/09/21
Description:
Senior Human Resources Officer
Perimeter College
These are exciting times at Perimeter College. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Georgia State's Perimeter College is looking for a dynamic and experienced leader for the Senior Human Resources Officer position.
As Atlanta's gateway to higher education, Georgia State's Perimeter College offers a customizable approach to an associate degree across five campuses and online. Perimeter College's 17,000+ students receive a Georgia State-quality education, in smaller classes, on a schedule that fits their lifestyle and at a fraction of the price. The Chronicle of Higher Education ranks Perimeter College among the top 20 two-year colleges nationally for our high rates of student success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior College HR Officer provides leadership and management for the college's HCM compliance, recruitment, hiring, retention, and employee development objectives. The role reports to the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration with a dotted line report to the Perimeter College Dean. Success in this role requires the ability to achieve operational excellence and serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership of the college in support of the mission and strategic objectives. This position is located on the Decatur campus.
WHAT MAKES PERIMETER COLLEGE A GREAT PLACE?
• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Collaborate with Perimeter College and University Human Resources (HR) to update and improve HR processes and procedures. Lead change management initiatives.
• Department Management & Supervision: Develop department goals aligned with strategic objectives. Manage, lead, supervise, and train HR staff. Oversee the HR unit budget.
• Faculty Recruitment, Contracts & Renewals: Maintain faculty recruitment guidelines and records. Ensure accuracy of faculty contracts and credentials. Oversee HR compliance for faculty recruitment and onboarding.
• Staff Hiring, Employment & Retention: Coordinate with central HR and managers on recruitment and onboarding. Ensure compliance with regulations. Assist in creating and reclassifying positions. Lead organizational development and training initiatives. Oversee staff performance management.
• Records Management & Reporting: Coordinate personnel budget and position management. Oversee maintenance of personnel records. Provide HR reporting and analysis.
• Employee Relations: College contact for employee improvement and performance management. Counsel employees and supervisors to ensure policy compliance.
• Collaboration & Compliance: Advise college leadership on HR matters. Act as liaison with University HR, faculty affairs and legal affairs. Serve on committees as requested.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum of seven years direct experience managing and developing teams of HR professionals.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment law, and higher education policy and regulations relative to Human Resources.
• Experience utilizing HR information systems to initiate actions and data extraction.
• Experience with Banner, PeopleSoft/Workday Financials and HR, or similar robust HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated excellence with organizational development, interpersonal, leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and engage in responsible decision-making utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent, demonstrated communication skills. Ability to present to all organizational levels and group sizes.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt, plan, prioritize, and establish goals.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
• Related HR experience in a university/ higher-education setting preferred. Master's degree in Human resources or related field.
College/Business Unit: Perimeter College
Department: Human Resources
Location: Decatur Campus
Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Salary: $117,000 - $130,+50
Pay Grade: 3-3
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
• Related HR experience in a university/ higher-education setting preferred. Master's degree in Human resources or related field.
• SPHR-SC, SHRM-CP or similar certification preferred.
Special Instructions:
To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references
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