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Senior Director, Employee Relations & Compliance

Senior Director, Employee Relations & Compliance

InsideHigherEdAtlanta, Georgia, United States
4 days ago
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Senior Director, Employee Relations & Compliance

Employee Relations Office

Human Resource Administration

Georgia State University

Are you passionate about creating and delivering people practices which develop and maintain positive working relationships between an organization and its people? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

Our mission is to develop partnerships that have a positive impact on the university community by offering consultations, facilitation and conflict resolution strategies for workplace issues. We encourage fair employment practice, provide counsel and advice to supervisors about employment-related inquiries, and revise and implement university policies and procedures that are fair and consistent.

The  Employee Relations Office  of the Central HR office seeks to hire a  Senior Director, Employee Relations & Compliance  who will add value to the Employee Relations team by helping to maintain a positive environment for those who work for Georgia State University.

WHAT MAKES GSU 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 opportunity and mentorship.
  • A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO :

The Senior Director, Employee Relations & Compliance will report to the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and will lead a comprehensive employee relations strategy that fosters a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. This role serves as a senior advisor to university leadership, ensuring alignment between institutional values, compliance obligations, and employee experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

  • Strategic Leadership and Partnerships : Design and execute employee relations frameworks that support institutional goals and the strategic plan / initiatives. Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders, department heads, and faculty leaders on sensitive personnel matters. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve workplace culture and employee engagement.
  • Employee Relations and Case Management : Oversee resolution of complex employee issues, including performance concerns, grievances, and misconduct investigations. Ensure timely, consistent, and legally compliant handling of cases across academic and administrative divisions / units. Partner with legal counsel and compliance teams on risk mitigation and policy interpretation.
  • Policy Development and Compliance : Lead the review and revision of the employee relations policies & procedures, ensuring alignment with federal / state / governing body laws and policies, and collective bargaining agreements if applicable. Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on implications for institutional practices and impact.
  • Data, Analytics, and Reporting : Develop and maintain dashboards tracking employee relations trends, case outcomes, and engagement metrics. Present actionable insights to HR leadership and executive stakeholders to inform strategic decisions. Facilitate HR’s oversight role of compliance processes (e.g., I-9 processes, performance evaluation, merit / COLA awards, etc.)
  • Other duties : Work collaboratively with Employee Success division in develop training programs for managers and employees (e.g., conflict resolution, crucial conversations, performance coaching, etc.). May be called to assist facilitating workshops and consultations.
  • Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements :

    Bachelor’s degree and eight years of related supervisory / management experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

    Preferred Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • 10+ years of recent progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in employee relations leadership.
  • Recent Human Resources work experience in higher education and / or government agency preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, ADA / FMLA, grievance / adjudicatory procedures.
  • HR certification preferred.
  • Note : Successful candidates should present examples of requisite core competencies, including : Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills across diverse constituencies; High emotional intelligence, discretion, and judgment in sensitive matters; Strategic mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights; Experience navigating shared governance and academic culture.

    College / Business Unit

    Open until filled

    Location : Atlanta Campus

    Job Posting : 11 / 14 / 25, 10 : 32 : 51 AM

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