Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14769P

Working Title

Human Resources Manager

Department

ENGR-Deans Office

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that's consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. Our rapidly expanding engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

College/Unit/Department website

https://engineering.uga.edu/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

• Standard university business hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Advertised Salary

$60,000+; based on experience

Posting Date

02/25/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

04/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please include the following documents:

• resume
• cover letter
• 3 professional references with contact information

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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, or 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).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title

Human Resources Generalist I

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• UGA or USG Human Resources experience preferred.
• Human Resources experience in one of the following categories preferred: Staff position management, compensation, organization development, employee relations, competency modeling, staff searches/hiring, staff development.

Position Summary

The HR Manager for the College of Engineering is a highly responsible position reporting directly to the Associate Director and is expected to provide efficient and effective HR support to the College of Engineering, while meeting all College and UGA deadlines. This position will focus heavily on Staff employment functions: staff searches and hiring, staff employee relations, staff developmental pathways, staff advancement and other aspects of the staff employment lifecycle in the College of Engineering, while also examining procedural and structural improvements to the organization of the Office of Human Resources and the College of Engineering. In addition to staff employment position management and related functions, this position will help guide Faculty members on the VRS (Visiting Research Scholar) process, including registration, agreements, and background checks.

This position will be expected to stay abreast of current policy and procedures related to human resources at a College, University, state, and federal level, including advising College faculty and staff of new and updated policies and guidelines.

The HR Manager will also serve as the first point of contact for the HR Coordinator's G/R/S/T hiring and procedural questions, with the Associate Director serving as the secondary point of contact when escalation is needed.

The position of Human Resources Manager is highly responsible and involves a level of extreme discretion, confidentiality, independent judgement, and initiative.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced office environment
• Ability to perform accurate data entry
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to manage highly confidential information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective positive working relationships
• Ability to interpret various policies and procedures, and institutional/governmental rules and regulations
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintain knowledge of HR operations, processes and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites

Physical Demands

Standard office environment.

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?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Hiring Lifecycle & Position Management for Staff Hiring

• Advising hiring faculty and staff members on the relevant position types and policies for these employment types.
• Initiate and process Staff college-level actions in UGAJobs, including gathering all pre-hire information for positions; creating and submitting relevant paperwork; creating, submitting, and initiating new positions and hires; position updates and changes; salary change requests, and re-classifications.
• Preparing necessary documents for relevant employment and hire types, such as offer letters, and Reduction in Force paperwork as needed.
• Serve as point-of-contact and SME on the UGA Journeys program. Share information, timeframe with college community. Use Journeys to guide supervisors on career mapping and growth conversations.
• Compare and contrast internal pay rates for Staff positions, as well as pay rates on campus, and provide accurate ranges to hiring units prior to the posting stage.
• Gathering necessary information for preparing postings; submitting postings; reviewing candidate pools; creating and submitting offer letters to the relevant offices; and creating and submitting Hiring Proposals.
• Supporting Search Chair and search committee members on proper and equitable search processes for Staff searches
• Coordinate new hires with Engineering Facilities Management, Engineering Business Office, and Engineering IT, including submitting requests for keys and office access as well as nameplates - this includes updating relevant spreadsheets on a weekly basis.
• Submitting termination requests in OneUSG for departing Staff members, while also informing Business Office, Facilities, and IT of separations.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.
• Send proper onboarding materials to newly hired or returning Staff, as well as answer relevant questions when needed.
• Submission of PCard requests as needed.
• Assist hiring managers in recruitment and search strategies as needed.
• Provide guidance to supervisors on employee professional advancement and development pathways as needed.
• Participate in staff-related Re-Org requests, as needed.

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

Visiting Research Scholar appointment processing

• Partner with Sponsoring Faculty and the Office of Research on all incoming VRS requests.
• Share process and policy information with both VRS and sponsor
• Submit pre-employment background checks for all incoming VRS
• Communicate with IT, and facilities regarding incoming VRS
• Track VRS appointments for renewals, onboarding, offboarding

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Policy Sharing

• Be familiar with all aspects and updates to the USG / UGA Telework/Flextime policy. Guide supervisors and impacted employees towards the appropriate process.
• Be familiar with the USG / UGA P-Card policy and process. Share action steps with impacted employee and supervisor.
• Stay abreast of any and all policy changes via USG / UGA communications, trainings, etc.
• Be familiar with the USG / UGA Driving policy and process. Share action steps with impacted employee and supervisor.
• Be familiar with the USG / UGA Minors Policy. Guide supervisors towards the policy and process as needed
• Be familiar with the USG / UGA Volunteer Policy. Guide supervisors towards the policy and process as needed..
• Partner with other offices on campus for policy questions ( UHR , Office of Insurance & Claims, etc.)
• Serve as point of contact for all UGA HR I9 issues for all CENGR employees.
• Be familiar with the UGA out-of-state hire process. Guide interested supervisors to UHR for process, while sharing timeline and focus on in-state hiring.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

GRST Oversight and Support

• Support HR Coordinator with GRST questions as first point-of-contact.
• Bring complex GRST -related questions to Associate Director for further support when needed.
• Stay abreast of GRST -related hiring processes, deadlines, etc.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Data Requests and Information Sharing

• Provide data when appropriate to stakeholders such as the CENGR Dean, UHR , Business Office, School Chairs, IT, etc.
• Write employee verification letters as requested for all position types
• Keep all onboarding documents updated on an ongoing basis, ensuring links are live and information is still accurate.
• Access data in PEP for purposes such as evaluation completions, training completions, etc. Send out communication reminders based on this information.
• Communicate information and reminders to the CENGR community regarding mandatory USG / UGA trainings and events, such as cybersecurity trainings, open enrollment reminders, etc.
• Use available data to audit post-doc and staff employment and pay accuracy.
• Share mandatory UGA recruitment training and info with all staff search chairs and committees.
• Maintain "new hire" spreadsheet to weekly for Business Office, IT.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Professional development

• Responsible for pursuing professional development and learning opportunities in accordance with employee evaluation goals sections and employee evaluation feedback.

Percentage of time

5

Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned

• Other HR-related duties as assigned by CENGR Director/Associate Director that would contribute to the success of the CENGR HR office.
• Assist Associate Director with monthly staff HR presentations, special projects, employee training materials when needed

Percentage of time

5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Amanda Mooney

Recruitment Contact Email

afm19918@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

706-542-5263

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents