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THIS POSITION IS ON THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, 36 MILES EAST OF ATLANTA.

The Associate Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic and operational partner to the top HR position in a school or division ensuring efficient daily HR operations, advancing critical initiatives, and driving alignment between HR strategy and institutional goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

+ Supervises HR staff to deliver core services while overseeing cross-functional projects, policy implementation, and process improvements.

+ Oversees daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, classification, and records management.

+ Ensures compliance with institutional policies, federal/state regulations, and best practices.

+ Translates high-level HR strategies into actionable plans; monitors progress and reports outcomes.

+ Manages complex projects such as workforce planning, compensation analysis, and process redesign.

+ Leads initiatives that promote organizational efficiency and a positive employee experience.

+ Develops and executes internal HR communication strategies to support change adoption.

+ Acts as a liaison with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and engagement.

+ Monitors and analyzes HR metrics to support data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.

+ Identifies and implements process enhancements.

+ Maintains HR documentation, SOPs, and dashboards to support transparency and accountability.

+ Serves as second-in-command for the HR department; represents HR in meetings or committees, as needed.

+ Provides guidance and decision-making support in the absence of the HR Leader.

+ Cultivates a culture of collaboration, innovation, and service excellence within the HR team.

+ Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field and six years of progressively responsible HR experience which includes supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

+ Master's degree preferred.

+ Demonstrated success in managing operations, HR projects, and team leadership.

+ Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

+ Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Preferred qualifications include HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, Prosci), experience in higher education or a similarly complex environment, knowledge of change management training systems and/or Lean Six Sigma certification or process improvement experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Minimum 8 years of HR experience, with at least 3–5 in a leadership capacity.

+ Experience in higher education or a similarly matrixed organization.

+ Demonstrated success in employee relations, change management, and leadership development.

Additional Details

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

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**Job Number** _154892_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Division** _Oxford College_

**Department** _Deans Office-Personnel_

**Job Category** _Human Resources_

**Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Oxford_

**_Location : Name_** _Oxford College_

**Remote Work Classification** _N/A or Other_

**Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_