Job Details
Posting Number: S15348P
Working Title: Human Resources and Faculty Affairs Operations Manager
Department: Grady-Business Office
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Typical 8am – 5pm, in person.
Advertised Salary: $44,449 - $66,674
Posting Date: 2026-06-24
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 2026-08-03
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Position Summary
The Human Resources and Faculty Affairs Operations Manager position performs professional-level work in human resources, faculty affairs, payroll, position management, and research administration for Grady College. The role serves as a college-level resource for faculty and staff hiring, position management, payroll coordination, grants administration, direct appointments, retire-rehire processes, teleworking arrangements, out-of-state work agreements, and related HR operations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Knowledge of HR, payroll, faculty affairs, position management, and grants administration processes.
- Ability to interpret and apply university policies and procedures accurately.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information, multiple priorities, and deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
Duties/Responsibilities
Human Resources, Payroll, and Faculty Affairs (65%)
- Performs human resources, payroll, and faculty affairs functions for staff, faculty, part-time instructors, and temporary employees.
- Manages HR position processes, including creating, modifying, posting, and evaluating staff and faculty positions.
- Supports recruitment, hiring documentation, employment paperwork, onboarding, and exiting processes.
Grants and Research Administration (25%)
- Supports faculty and principal investigators with proposal development, submission, award monitoring, and research administration processes.
Business Office Operations and College Support (10%)
- Supports college-level business operations, financial processes, reporting, and administrative projects.