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Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce · 1 day ago

HR Business Partner

Cartersville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus institution that serves over 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for managing daily HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Supports and promotes the college's mission, vision, and values while ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations

Responds to employment inquiries from applicants, employees, and management referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff member

Facilitates and manages the full-cycle recruitment process to hire qualified job applicants

Collaborates with department managers to understand the skills and competencies required for the open position in order to create or revise job description including compensation

Verifies management approval to fill a vacancy including position data (budget/compensation) prior to posting/advertising the open position

Initiates training of the Search Committee and hiring Manager in the recruitment process; serves as a consultant to the committee

Initiates reference checks for the selected candidate

Extends employment offer letter to the selected candidate as requested by the hiring manager

Initiates background checks, drug screens, and onboarding packets for new employees

Schedules onboarding meeting for I-9 form completion with selected candidate

Verifies and updates new employee data in HRIS

Facilitates new hire orientation

Guides employee through the hire orientation process ensuring all necessary documents are complete and internal systems are updated with employee's data specifically for payroll and benefits purposes

Meets with the employee to complete the I-9 form process within three (3) days of the date of hire

Manages all terminations, resignations, and retirements

Gathers appropriate documentation to support the termination, scheduling exit meeting, and completing exit documents to process system updates for the exiting employee

Monitors pay grades/compensation for consistency and compliance with the GHC Compensation Plan

Supports employees and managers with the performance review process

Assists employees with questions/concerns regarding enrollment in benefit plans, retirement plans, and accrued leave

Participates in Annual Employee Benefits Fair(s)

Provides consultation on existing system and institution policies and guidelines; researches and develops new policies, procedures, guidelines and processes related to area assigned

Assists with employee recognition programs

Assists employees and/or managers with various employment concerns/issues

Serves as a mediator for workplace conflicts, grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews

Participates in employee disciplinary process including investigation and meeting with employee for corrective actions including verbal and written warnings, performance improvement plans, and terminations

Monitors USG Ethics dashboard and assigns GHC reported concerns to appropriate persons to complete ethics complaint(s)

Serves as project lead for the annual USG Ethics week (usually in November)

Supports Ethics initiatives year round

Communicates USG and GHC policies and ensures the institution adheres to policies

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, recommends best practices, and reviews institution policies and practices to maintain compliance

Assists with development and delivery of training programs to develop job skills for new and existing employees

Monitors completion of required USG and GHC training for compliance e.g. Ethics, Title IX, safety, etc

Maintains records and uses HR data to assist the workforce planning and other strategies

Utilizes resources to remain current on all areas of federal, state and USG policies, regulations, and laws

Participates as HR team member on various projects

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in Human Resources, talent management, and employment law

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Human Resources managementTalent acquisitionCompensation administrationEmployee relationsPerformance managementHRIS systemsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical thinkingMultitaskingConflict resolutionInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required

At least one (1) year of Human Resources management experience

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Excellent client relations skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and faculty

Knowledge of benefit and compensation administration, talent acquisition and development, performance management and learning and development; specialist expertise in one or more of these areas

Considerable knowledge of Human Resource principles and best practices

Thorough understanding of employment laws

Effective interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems and payroll platforms

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism

Excellent organization and time management skills for handling sensitive matters

Ability to multitask

Strong problem-solving skills