HR Consultant Jobs in Georgia
HR Consultant jobs in Georgia are among the most active in the Southeast, with strong demand from entry-level generalists through senior advisors across corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and logistics and distribution operations. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring metros, home to major employers like Delta Air Lines, NCR Voyix, and Piedmont Healthcare that maintain substantial HR functions. Talent management, employee relations, and compliance consulting are the most in-demand specializations across Georgia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Us
Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Department Information
Established in 1990, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is a pioneer of liberal arts education and research at the nexus of the technical and human sciences. The academic programs are internationally acclaimed as models for liberal arts education in a technological age. Founded with the principles of its namesake, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., the College of Liberal Arts believes in the power of transformative urban leadership that is rooted in courage, compassion, and human and social justice. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts exemplifies Mayor Allen's legacy through its cross-disciplinary teaching, research, and service. In a research-intensive environment, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts faculty and students examine a wide range of social and humanistic issues, defining their impact on society, culture, and policy, and exploring solutions in the public interest.
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts comprises Georgia Tech's three Reserve Officers' Training Corps units (Air Force, Army, and Navy), six schools (Economics; History and Sociology; Literature, Media, and Communication; Modern Languages; Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy; and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs), and two centers (Center for Advanced Communications Policy and Writing and Communication Program).
Job Summary
The Human Resource Consultant provides expert guidance and support to organizations on various Human Resource matters, including talent management, compliance, and organizational development. This position emphasizes the assessment of current Human Resource practices, the identification of areas for improvement, and the delivery of customized solutions to meet the unique needs of the institution.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing human resource practices to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within the organization.
Job Duty 2 -
Provide expert advice on talent management strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning, to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Job Duty 3 -
Develop customized training and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the institution to foster employee growth and skill enhancement.
Job Duty 4 -
Facilitate workshops and training sessions for managers and employees on various Human Resource topics, including performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Job Duty 5 -
Analyze Human Resource metrics and data to provide insights and recommendations that inform strategic decision-making and improve overall human resource functions.
Job Duty 6 -
Assist in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while aligning with the institution's budget.
Job Duty 7 -
Serve as a resource for managers and employees by providing guidance on complex Human Resource issues and facilitating effective communication throughout the organization.
Job Duty 8 -
Prepare detailed reports and presentations that summarize findings, recommendations, and action plans for improving human resource practices and outcomes.
Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with leadership to design and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices.
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Experience providing HR consultation and support within a higher education, academic, or similarly complex environment.
Experience managing moderately complex faculty and/or staff hiring and personnel matters, including compensation-related issues.
Experience advising faculty, staff, managers, and leadership on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and workforce matters.
Experience collaborating with central HR and other organizational partners to resolve cross-functional HR matters.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, PHR
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply HR policies and exercise sound judgment in resolving non-routine HR issues.
Strong consultation, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive employee and organizational information with discretion.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Proposed Salary
Atlanta, GA
Salary Grade: G07
Anticipated salary range is $75,000 to $85,000. Salary will be offered commensurate with qualifications.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter, resume, and a list of three references.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/
About Us
Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Department Information
Established in 1990, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is a pioneer of liberal arts education and research at the nexus of the technical and human sciences. The academic programs are internationally acclaimed as models for liberal arts education in a technological age. Founded with the principles of its namesake, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., the College of Liberal Arts believes in the power of transformative urban leadership that is rooted in courage, compassion, and human and social justice. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts exemplifies Mayor Allen's legacy through its cross-disciplinary teaching, research, and service. In a research-intensive environment, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts faculty and students examine a wide range of social and humanistic issues, defining their impact on society, culture, and policy, and exploring solutions in the public interest.
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts comprises Georgia Tech's three Reserve Officers' Training Corps units (Air Force, Army, and Navy), six schools (Economics; History and Sociology; Literature, Media, and Communication; Modern Languages; Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy; and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs), and two centers (Center for Advanced Communications Policy and Writing and Communication Program).
Job Summary
The Human Resource Consultant provides expert guidance and support to organizations on various Human Resource matters, including talent management, compliance, and organizational development. This position emphasizes the assessment of current Human Resource practices, the identification of areas for improvement, and the delivery of customized solutions to meet the unique needs of the institution.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing human resource practices to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within the organization.
Job Duty 2 -
Provide expert advice on talent management strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning, to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Job Duty 3 -
Develop customized training and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the institution to foster employee growth and skill enhancement.
Job Duty 4 -
Facilitate workshops and training sessions for managers and employees on various Human Resource topics, including performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Job Duty 5 -
Analyze Human Resource metrics and data to provide insights and recommendations that inform strategic decision-making and improve overall human resource functions.
Job Duty 6 -
Assist in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while aligning with the institution's budget.
Job Duty 7 -
Serve as a resource for managers and employees by providing guidance on complex Human Resource issues and facilitating effective communication throughout the organization.
Job Duty 8 -
Prepare detailed reports and presentations that summarize findings, recommendations, and action plans for improving human resource practices and outcomes.
Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with leadership to design and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices.
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Experience providing HR consultation and support within a higher education, academic, or similarly complex environment.
Experience managing moderately complex faculty and/or staff hiring and personnel matters, including compensation-related issues.
Experience advising faculty, staff, managers, and leadership on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and workforce matters.
Experience collaborating with central HR and other organizational partners to resolve cross-functional HR matters.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, PHR
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply HR policies and exercise sound judgment in resolving non-routine HR issues.
Strong consultation, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive employee and organizational information with discretion.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Proposed Salary
Atlanta, GA
Salary Grade: G07
Anticipated salary range is $75,000 to $85,000. Salary will be offered commensurate with qualifications.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter, resume, and a list of three references.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HR consultant jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification recognized by Georgia employers for professional-level roles
- Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Working knowledge of Georgia employment law, FLSA, EEOC regulations, and federal compliance requirements
- Experience conducting workforce planning, employee relations investigations, or performance management programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for advising managers and presenting to leadership
HR Consultant Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hr consultant in Georgia?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, then pursuing professional certification through SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) or HRCI, both of which are widely required by Georgia employers. Georgia does not issue a state-specific HR license, so the SHRM-CP or PHR credential functions as the professional standard here. Most mid-level consulting roles in Georgia also expect several years of generalist HR experience before moving into a consulting capacity.
How much do HR consultants make in Georgia?
HR consultants in Georgia earn a median of about $99,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,010 for the lowest 10% to over $172,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hr consultants in Georgia?
Employers hiring hr consultants in Georgia right now include Georgia Tech, Harver, and Accenture, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's concentration of corporate headquarters, major hospital networks, and logistics operations creates consistent demand for HR consultants with both generalist and specialist backgrounds.
Which Georgia cities have the most hr consultant jobs?
Atlanta and Ellabell have the highest concentration of hr consultant openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates the market as a corporate headquarters hub anchored by major employers in aviation, technology, and financial services, while Savannah's growth in logistics and manufacturing and Augusta's expanding healthcare sector drive demand in those metros.
Are there remote hr consultant jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields, because much of the work involves advising, policy development, and analysis that can be done entirely off-site. About 100% of hr consultant openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to distributed work arrangements. Employee relations consulting and HR project management tend to have the highest share of fully remote postings.
How can I get hired as a hr consultant in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an HR coordinator or HR generalist role at a large Georgia employer, which builds the compliance and systems experience consulting positions require. Hospital systems like Emory Healthcare and Piedmont Healthcare, along with large logistics employers in the Savannah corridor, regularly hire early-career HR staff into structured generalist roles. Earning a SHRM student membership and completing the SHRM-CP exam before graduating gives candidates a measurable edge. Adjacent roles in recruiting, benefits administration, or payroll operations are also common lateral moves into HR consulting.
Where can I find and apply to hr consultant jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to hr consultant jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listings.
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