HR Workforce Planning and Specialist

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible Full/Part time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Additional Schedule Information

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Athens, Georgia. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.

-5 p.m.

Advertised Salary: $55,000+ (Commensurate with experience). Posting Date: 12/03/2025. Open until filled:
Yes. Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2026. Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicant screening will begin immediately. To be fully considered, the application packet should include
1) a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated in the posting;
2) a current resume; and
3) a list of references with their contact information.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout the appointment.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

• Title:
  
  Human Resources Generalist I
• Classification: FLSA Exempt, FTE 1.00
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in HR related field.

As an HR Workforce Planning and Career Progression Specialist, you will play a crucial role in shaping our organization's structure and employees' professional growth. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing career progression frameworks, using data to drive key decisions, and providing expert advice on workforce planning and organizational structure.

• Ability to develop and maintain clear career progression paths.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employees, managers, and leaders.
• Strong capability to interpret data and address career development challenges. Skilled in guiding employees through their career journeys.
• Capacity to embed career development seamlessly into broader HR processes.
• Ability to drive and implement new talent initiatives across the organization.
• Knowledge of career theories, frameworks, and best practices, including performance management integration and succession planning.
• Understanding of HR metrics, data visualization, and how to use data to inform strategic talent decisions.

• Work in a standard office environment.
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence.

• Workforce Planning and Organizational Design Administration – Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations; advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing workforce planning requests; perform a variety of employment activities, including gathering materials associated with workforce planning requests and ensuring completion of submission for review; provide expert guidance on industry trends in career development and internal mobility;
  
  partner with a variety of UHR teams (i.e., Position Management, Compensation, Learning & Development) to meet strategic goals.
• Strategic Career Pathing & Framework Development – Design and maintain structured career progression models across job families and levels; establish transparent career paths with defined competencies, certifications, and experience requirements; collaborate with business leaders and subject matter experts to ensure frameworks support organizational objectives.
• Performance…