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Classification Associate

Georgia Tech
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jan 13, 2026
Apply for Job Job ID 294010 Location Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About Us 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 is 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 well-being 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 Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) serves the Institute and its more than 14,000 employees through strategic counsel, employee engagement, and essential human capital management operations. As the people's unit, GTHR is engaged throughout the employee's lifetime at Georgia Tech. Our team works with sensitive employee information and assists in the management of complex employee issues. Professionalism and confidence are of the utmost importance within our team. What we do: Process payroll and maintain employment data for approximately 14,000 active faculty, staff, and students Strive to attract, recruit, and retain the best talent in the marketplace. Provide immigration, labor, and tax support required for foreign national faculty and staff to work at Georgia Tech and support employees performing services overseas. Leverage a market-driven compensation structure to attract and retain employees. Advise employees and managers regarding work performance and conflict management. Job Summary The Classification Associate provides foundational support to the classification team by assisting with job description management, data entry, research, and coordination of classification activities. The associate assists with data collection, documentation, and preliminary analysis to support accurate position classification and the maintenance of job-related records. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Assist in reviewing and formatting job descriptions for consistency, clarity, and alignment with classification standards; flag missing or inconsistent information for analyst follow-up. Job Duty 2 - Conduct preliminary job analyses and conduct straightforward research on classification standards and occupational benchmarks, such as reviewing published guidelines or collecting job data. Job Duty 3 - Enter and update classification and compensation data in HRIS; ensure records are accurate, current, and well-documented. Job Duty 4 - Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency policies and HR regulations. Job Duty 5 - Support classification audits by compiling data, scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and updating classification databases. Job Duty 6 - Respond to straightforward questions regarding job descriptions and classification status, such as requests for document copies or updates on classification processes. Job Duty 7 - Participate in training and shadow senior staff to learn classification procedures and best practices. Job Duty 8 - Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in classification workflows and suggesting enhancements to documentation, templates, or data tracking systems. Job Duty 9 - May coordinate with HR and departmental contacts to gather supplemental information needed for classification reviews and ensure timely follow-up on pending requests. Job Duty 10 - Perform various duties related to classification support as assigned, such as assisting with reports or organizing files. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High school diploma, GED, or vocational training Required Experience 3+ years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Associate degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Additional Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of compensation program administration within a large organization Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data accurately Technically savvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools Proficiency in Microsoft Excel High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Prior experience working with Payfactors software preferred Experience with PeopleSoft and Workday systems Proposed Salary Pay Range:$26.46-$31.25/hr. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Effectively manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments. Demonstrate professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. Team-oriented with a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally. SKILLS Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in documentation and record-keeping. Basic analytical skills to assist with job analysis, evaluation, and data review. Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with HR systems, with the ability and eagerness to quickly learn new platforms. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 individuals 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. More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual \| University System of Georgia (usg.edu). Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position does not require security clearance. Location: Atlanta, GA Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.