Associate Director, Human Resources

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.