Salary: $48,200.00 – $65,547.06 Annually
Location : Fulton Co., GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-54896
Division/Office: DCSS Administration
Unit: DCSS ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 08/01/2023
Closing Date: 8/10/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety, and well-being for all Georgians.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Generalist 3. This position supports the Division of Child Support Services, Region 2 which covers East Point, Carrollton and Newnan.
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Job Description
Pay Grade: L
Under broad supervision, may serve as a lead in human resources functions, including compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee relations, and personnel/payroll transactions. May instruct the work of transactions technicians and administrative staff.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all pre-employment, pre-boarding, onboarding, and new employee orientation activities for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Establish relationships with select members of the client management teams in order to effectively drive organizational HR initiatives.
- Coordinate the implementation of human resources policies, programs, and practices, to ensure clients operate in compliance to ensure the protection of the agency and fairness to employees.
- Partner with Human Resources Supervisor to ensure effectiveness in performance planning and aligning employee performance to outlined expectations.
- Responsible for customer service functions by answering employee requests and inquiries.
- Partner with other members of the HR team to manage critical program processes, including performance management and employee relations matters.
- Provides coaching to management on employee development issues. This may include initial intake of employee relations matters, counseling employees on internal training alternatives for their professional development and growth, and partnering with the Human Resources Supervisor, Manager, or Specialist to brainstorm ideas for small group facilitation, focus groups, resources, and tools.
- This role will partner with HR Specialists to assist in identifying various solutions and process improvements.
- Role will serve as team lead and will assist HR Supervisor when and where needed in providing leadership to the HR District.Core Competencies:
- Ability to work effectively with personnel at multiple levels of the organization.
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment while effectively and accurately managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ability to develop and make presentations on behalf of organization.
- Ability to demonstrate effective active listening, critical thinking, and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in the use of PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
- Working knowledge of best practices in recruiting; of applicable State and Federal laws.
- Problem-solving abilities and results-driven.
- Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated applied skill in data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in the face of changing and multiple priorities.
- Must be personable and approachable.
- Excellent organizational and listening skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of professional human resource experience.
OR
- Five (5) years of professional human resource experience.
OR
- One (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Generalist 2 (HRP011) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:
- Three years (3) of experience working in public sector in an HR Generalist role.
- Three years (3) of experience working in a fast-paced HR office environment.
- Three years (3) of experience supporting multiple business clients in an HR environment.
- Two years of (2) experience using automated recruitment tools.
- Professional HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) or other HR certifications advantageous.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@dhs.ga.gov.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits: 1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee’s Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves: 1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Associate’s Degree
- Some College/Tech
- High School Diploma
- GED
- None of the Above
02
How many years of Human Resources Business Partner experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
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How many years of working knowledge and/or direct experience in human resources policies and practices? (Experience must be shown under work experience on the application).
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
04
Do you have applied knowledge of the federal and state employments laws that are apply to the management of the following leave programs (FMLA and ADA, ? (Experience must be shown under work experience on the application or resume).)
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have public sector experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a Human Resources certification?
- No
- PHR
- SPHR
- IMPA-CP
- IMPA-SCP
- SHRM-CP
- SHRM-SCP
- Other (please show on application).
Required Question