College/Division Senior Human Resources Officer

Senior Human Resources Officer: Georgia State University: Decatur Campus: 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.

WHAT MAKES Georgia State University - Perimeter College A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

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.

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: Provide assistance with faculty recruitment, hiring and onboarding to the college faculty affairs office. Ensure adherence and coordination with HR compliance and procedures during the recruitment, hiring and onboarding process.
• 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.
• The candidate will be based at the Decatur Campus but will be required to occasionally travel to other campuses as needed.**

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business, organizational psychology, HR management, or related field.
• 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.
• SPHR-SC, SHRM-CP or similar certification.

Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Salary : $100,400 - $130,600

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 07/27/26, 9:46:27 AM08/27/26, 10:59:00 PM

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

Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.