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HR Business Partner - Office of Development

Georgia Tech
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jul 23, 2026
Apply for Job Job ID 301433 Location Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About Us 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. Department Information Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) serves the Institute and its more than 14,000 employees through strategic counsel, employee engagement, and essential human capital management operations. As the people's unit, GTHR is engaged throughout the employee's lifetime at Georgia Tech. Our team works with sensitive employee information and assists in the management of complex employee issues. Professionalism and confidence are of the utmost importance within our team. What we do: Process payroll and maintain employment data for approximately 14,000 active faculty, staff, and students Strive to attract, recruit, and retain the best talent in the marketplace. Provide immigration, labor, and tax support required for foreign national faculty and staff to work at Georgia Tech and support employees performing services overseas. Leverage a market-driven compensation structure to attract and retain employees. Advise employees and managers regarding work performance and conflict management. Supporting Department: The Office of Development is committed to securing the philanthropic resources that are transforming Georgia Tech. We engage alumni, friends, families, corporations, and foundations in the life of the Institute and encourage financial investment in Tech's future. The groups that make this possible: College & School Representatives Corporate Engagement Foundation Relations Gift Planning Intercollegiate Athletics International Development Parent Giving Regional Development Reunion Giving Job Summary This position acts as the HR strategic partner and advisor to senior leadership in assigned unit(s). In collaboration with leadership and the Georgia Tech Office of Human Resources (GTHR), the HR Business Partner is responsible for assessing and anticipating HR-related needs and developing integrated solutions. The position develops partnerships across HR to deliver value-added service to management and employees reflective of unit and Institute-wide objectives. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: leadership, staff, and employee population of assigned unit, central HR leadership and staff. This position will typically advise and counsel Leadership, staff, and the employee population of the assigned unit. This position will supervise: May supervise lower-level staff. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Partner with GTHR Talent Acquisition and unit leadership to develop and implement a proactive strategy for recruitment and retention of unit staff Job Duty 2 - Collaborate with unit leadership to optimize and advance the business interests of the unit, while advancing the interests and strategic direction of the Institute. Job Duty 3 - Design and implement professional development programs to address professional growth, training needs, team-building, and mentoring to maximize employee satisfaction and productivity Job Duty 4 - Create plans to develop talent within the unit and assess development needs; Provide day-to-day performance management guidance. Job Duty 5 - Facilitate discussions with GTHR Compensation and unit leadership to evaluate compensation; Consult on reclassification, promotion, and other staff compensation changes. Job Duty 6 - 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. Job Duty 7 - Enable engagement and professional growth within the unit by developing tools, resources, training, and communication campaigns to increase employee and manager knowledge and understanding of HR policies and procedures across the Institute. Job Duty 8 - Represent GTHR in assigned unit and build relationships with unit leadership; Serve as a liaison, connecting GTHR subject matter experts and unit managers, as necessary Job Duty 9 - Provide insights around workplace trends and challenges, both internal and external, to enable strategic discussions around people management and organizational effectiveness. Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Experience Seven to nine years of job-related experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Aligned to SHRM BASK Leadership & Navigation Prior people leadership experience. Strong developer of people. Relationship Management - Collaborator, positive, influencer, friendly, and self-aware. Leadership & Navigation and Business Acumen. Proactive, self-motivated, and strategic thinker. Employee & Labor Relations and Relationship Management Demonstrated ability to navigate routine ER issues. Talent Acquisition - Solid understanding of recruitment best practices. Critical Evaluation - Demonstrated ability to leverage data to make informed decisions. Employee Engagement & Retention- Experienced culture champion. Leadership & Navigation: Courageous thought leader willing to challenge the status quo. Proposed Salary Salary: Up to $100,000/yr. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS This job requires the ability to develop and maintain credibility with senior-level managers by demonstrating strong business acumen and a solution-focused approach to problem-solving, with diplomacy. The job also requires proactive, strategic, and innovative thinking, emotional intelligence, effective communication skills, and experience using analytics to influence decisions. Experience supervising staff and resolving complex employee relations issues is required, as is a working knowledge of applicable workplace laws. Additionally required is a demonstrated history of successfully applying HR consulting, negotiating, and influencing skills, as well as techniques and knowledge of HR concepts and best practices. USG Core Values 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not require driving. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position does not require security clearance. Location: Atlanta, GA Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest.