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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.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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