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About the Role

Albany Technical College seeks a full-time Executive Director of Human Resources. This role reports directly to the President and is responsible for achieving services, goals, and objectives. The Executive Director acts as a liaison with all divisions to ensure day-to-day operations are handled appropriately and develops and executes human resources strategies that support the organization’s overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

Overseeing all HR functions, including talent acquisition strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent for all levels of the organization, employee relations, organizational development, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, and workplace culture
Developing and executing HR strategies aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals
Serving as a trusted advisor to the President and executive team on all human capital matters, providing insights to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive business performance
Leading organizational change initiatives to support growth, innovation, and scalability
Implementing leadership development programs to build a pipeline of future leaders
Ensuring robust onboarding, training, and career development programs to maximize employee engagement and retention
Conducting the annual open enrollment process
Overseeing the maintenance of employee personnel files and serving as the primary custodian of personnel records
Overseeing the process of adverse actions and employee relations matters
Developing and maintaining the Employee Handbook
Processing and verifying new employee background and Homeland Security database checks
Processing worker’s compensation claims
Fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture that aligns with the organization’s values
Developing and implementing employee engagement strategies to enhance satisfaction and productivity
Leading initiatives to resolve employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures
Ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, TCSG Policies and workplace safety standards
Establishing policies and procedures to mitigate organizational risks related to employment practices
Leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to foster an equitable work environment
Overseeing HR analytics and reporting to track key performance indicators and inform decision-making
Continuously improving HR systems, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Managing the HR budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
Completing all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Human Resources or a closely related field from an accredited college or University AND five (5) years of full-time work experience in human resources in major areas of responsibility.
Proven and extensive experience in Human Resources to include knowledge of federal and state laws (e.g. FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ACA, etc.).
Experience with the Technical College System of Georgia, Georgia State government, or a higher education environment.
Currently holds PHR or SPHR Certification.
Knowledge of state and federal employment law
Knowledge of record retention practices
Skill in decision making, problem solving and critical thinking
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
Ability to relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy and courtesy
Knowledge of college/TCSG/State pay and benefit processes
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to supervise and advise staff
Proven leadership ability in high pressure situations
Pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks.
Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen.
All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.
Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills
Talent acquisition strategies
Employee relations
Organizational development
Performance management
Compensation and benefits
Compliance
Workplace culture development
HR strategy development
Organizational change management
Leadership development
Onboarding
Training
Career development
Employee engagement strategies
Policy and procedure application
Labor law compliance
Workplace safety standards
Risk mitigation
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
HR analytics and reporting
HR system improvement
Budget management
Federal and state laws (e.g. FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ACA, etc.)
Decision making
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Interpersonal relations
Dealing with the public
Relating effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Tact
Diplomacy
Courtesy
Computer operation
Job-related software programs
Supervision
Staff advising
Leadership in high pressure situations

Location

United States of America

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Five (5) years of full-time work experience in human resources in major areas of responsibility
Five (5) years of full-time work experience in the last seven years in human resources including major areas of responsibility

Education Level

Baccalaureate degree in Human Resources or a closely related field from an accredited college or University

Salary/Compensations

$90,000 - $100,000

Benefits

Paid state holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package

About the Company

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Equal Opportunity

Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.
All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements.
The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered.
At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.