Compliance Officer - Human Resources & Development

Job Title:

Compliance Officer - Human Resources & Employee Development

Location:

Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission.

The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship
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Manage assigned institutional compliance functions to ensure university compliance with a variety of state and federal regulations, grant requirements, ethics guidelines, etc.

Provide guidance - 20%

Conduct investigations, audits, and/or research to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and/or accreditation-related guidelines.

Advocate - 20%

Advocate for the achievement and documentation of institutional best practices in compliance-related subject matter areas.

Develop policies and procedures - 20%

Assist in the development of institutional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Collaborate with others - 20%

Collaborate with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to help ensure institutional compliance.

Prepare reports - 20%

Prepare a variety of regular and special reports documenting university compliance.

• Coordinate, administer, and support assigned HR programs and special projects
  , including planning and coordinating activities, communicating requirements and deadlines, maintaining program documentation, monitoring progress and completion, collaborating with appropriate stakeholders, and identifying matters requiring follow-up or escalation. Assigned programs and projects may change based on departmental priorities and operational needs.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report assigned HR compliance activities
  , maintaining appropriate records, monitoring applicable requirements and deadlines, coordinating required actions, and supporting compliance with university, USG, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the development, review, revision, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and resources related to Employee Relations and compliance; research applicable requirements and identify opportunities for policy or process improvement.
• Conduct assigned Employee Relations intakes, fact-finding, interviews, investigations, and case reviews
  , including gathering and analyzing relevant information, maintaining appropriate documentation, and preparing case summaries and related materials for review by appropriate HR leadership.
• Provide case-specific coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors regarding performance management
  , workplace expectations, performance or conduct…