Listing Summary

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Develops and executes human resources (HR) practices to support and improve the daily operations of the Human Resources Department and supports academic and administrative units. Works in partnership with HR functional teams to provide a high level of service delivering strategic business goals. Handles employee relations, management coaching, data reporting and analysis, policy implementation and other HR-related activities ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with HRBP and assigned business unit(s) or specialty groups to identify, develop and promote programs that meet strategic business objectives
• Functions as a business advisor to the employees of his/her assigned business units regarding key organizational and management issues including employee relations
• Supports the full-cycle recruiting process by assisting with identification of business unit¿s staffing needs to on-boarding of new hires; effectively uses performance-based recruitment tools
• Collaborates with HR Coordinators to ensure smooth and efficient onboarding and offboarding experiences for new hires and exiting employees
• Collaborate with HR functional teams to push strategic initiatives throughout the organization
• Identifies supervisory and line manager coaching and training needs and directly delivers appropriate coaching solutions or works with HRBP, Training and Development to secure internal or external training resources where possible
• Partners with Compensation team to ensure entity positions are graded and leveled appropriately
• Ensures all documentation is in place and the job evaluation packet is complete and makes initial recommendations
• Utilizes Project Management methodologies to lead or support HR projects within business units
• Enables high performing teams to succeed through application of organizational development resources and tools including performance management tools
• Provides insight, tactical leadership and communication support during organizational change
• Uses HR technology to present strategic decision-making data to management
• Address, make recommendations and resolve tier one employee relations issues, including interpersonal conflicts, basic investigations, and termination requests by using judgement that is consistent with University and USG standards, practices, policies and procedures and related state and federal laws
• Oversees the conflict resolution process by assisting employees and managers in settling work related conflicts and provide guidance and support in accordance with policies and procedures
• Interprets policies and procedures to employees and managers, guides staff in accordance with University and USG policies
• Provides front line customer service to employees and managers as needed
• Support the performance management process by assisting with goal setting, performance reviews, and employee development plans.
• Assists with the facilitation and management of New Employee Orientation (NEO)

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Human Resources, Business, or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in Human Resources or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience

Experience in a higher education setting

Other Preferred Qualifications

PHR, SHRM-CP or equivalent certification

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $60,920 to $68,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior

Able to interpret and execute policies and procedures

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Able to work independently and collaboratively with others within and outside Human Resources

Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Able to regularly and continuously exercise administrative judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Ability to review and ensure data integrity via system transactions

KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in human resources

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and HRIS systems

USG Core Values

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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.