The University of Georgia is hiring: Human Resources Manager in Athens

Overview

Posting Number: S14133P

Working Title: Human Resources Manager

Department: VPR-Business & HR

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Proposed Starting Date: 11/03/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications: HR experience, preferably in higher education; demonstrated experience managing HR operations across multiple employment types; proven track record in compensation analysis and classification systems; experience with HRIS platforms, especially OneUSG Connect, UGA Financials, and Data Warehouse

Responsibilities

• Human Resource Operations: Collaborate with department leaders to develop and revise job descriptions for all employment types (faculty, staff, post docs, graduate assistants, student workers, temps). Initiate and manage employment actions including job postings, hiring proposals, separations, onboarding, position funding changes, salary actions, time and labor approvers, and terminations. Review and approve OneUSG Connect transactions such as salary actions, time and labor approvers, and terminations.
• Compensation & Classification: Conduct compensation analyses for salary offers, retentions, in-range adjustments, and other associated salary actions. Provide classification guidance and salary recommendations during departmental reorganizations or position evaluations. Maintain Compensation and Classification records, perform data audits, and surveil unit trends.
• Onboarding and Offboarding: Greet new employees and orient them to timekeeping systems, leave policies, payroll timelines, and employment resources. Assist hiring managers with provisioning system access for new employees. Assist in updating or making more efficient onboarding and offboarding processes to handle increases in volume. Manage offboarding processes for the VPR office, advise Center and Institute HR contacts on offboarding process, and ensure offboarding is complete for all departing employees.
• Employee Relations & Policy Guidance: Provide coaching and counsel to department leaders on employee relations matters, including maintenance of records. Collaborate with university offices to address workplace concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken. Stay current on USG/UGA policies, procedures, and HR/financial management principles, providing information, interpretation and context to unit leadership, managers, and employees as needed.
• Records and Reporting: Maintain personnel files in accordance with institutional standards. Generate regular and ad hoc reports using OneUSG Connect, UGA Financials, Data Warehouse, and other systems. Audit bi-weekly payroll reports and refer to timecards as needed to confirm accuracy of recorded hours and approvals. Consult with supervisors to address discrepancies and provide guidance in processing corrective actions.
• Process Improvement and Communication: Assist Assistant Director of HR and Director of HR in improving processes for HR transactions within the Unit. Provide input into system design and maintain new systems for accurate record keeping and efficient tracking. Assist in writing and distributing HR communications to unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: HR experience, preferably in higher education; demonstrated experience managing HR operations across multiple employment types (faculty, staff, student workers, etc.); proven track record in compensation analysis and classification systems; experience with HRIS platforms, especially OneUSG Connect, UGA Financials, and Data Warehouse.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

- Manage competing priorities and work with a sense of urgency, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

- Work independently and ensure deliverables are completed on time.

- Professional and personable with top notch customer service skills.

- Quickly adapt to changing policies, laws, regulation, and general business environment.

- Proactive approach to project management.

- Anticipate departmental needs and take action as necessary to mitigate risk.

- Demonstrate attention to detail in composing and proofing materials.

- Demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive and confidential situations and documents.

- Demonstrate initiative to acquire new skills and assist others as part of a team environment.

- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

Sit for long periods of time at a computer, stand, bend, stoop, climb, carry, push, pull, lift up to 25 lbs.

Other

Security Access: Yes

Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care: No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Credit and P-Card policy: A credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For more information, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including criminal background check, verification of credentials, reference checks, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).