Salary: $47,982.94 – $65,547.06 Annually
Location : Fulton Co., GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-59149
Division/Office: OHR – Office of Human Resource
Unit: Office Of Human Resource Mgt.
Opening Date: 09/28/2023
Closing Date: 10/12/2023 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 Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Human Resources (OHR) is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Specialist 3 (Policy Specialist)This position is located in Atlanta Georgia, Fulton County
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Job Description
Pay Grade: L
Under broad supervision, provides, analysis, research and technical expertise in one or more areas of personnel. Designs, plans and conducts, from concept to completion, projects with significant impact on the agency. May serve as lead worker.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
- Serves as primary Point of Contact (POC) for staff regarding concerns and inquiries on policy review and implementation. Prioritizes staff inquiries, complaints and policy review requests. Ensures appropriate processes are in place to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries from the staff regarding policy review requests.
- Oversee biennial policy review program.
- Ensure the timely filing of all required policy update reports.
- Develop and implement internal measures and/or reports which inform DHS of the status of Policy Review agency wide.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate internal policies, procedures, and practices affecting agency staff.
- Consult with or serve as a technical liaison between programs, industry, and other agencies.
- Negotiate with and educate internal business partners and employees on the appropriateness of recommended accommodations.
- Analyzes organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government.
- Assesses need and develops position analysis instruments and materials.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of related professional human resources experience in one or more of the areas of assignment
OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND Three (3) years of related professional human resources experience in one or more of the areas of assignment
OR
- One (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Spec 2 (HRP021) or position equivalent.
Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that
provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
- Master’s degree in a related areas from an accredited college or university.
- PHR or SPHR.
- Three or more years experience managing a company’s policy program.
- Knowledge of Americans w/Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Workers’ Compensation law, Federal Labor Standards Act, and the Department of Labor’s (DOL) policies and procedures.
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
01
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
Do you have applied knowledge of the federal and state employments laws that are apply to the management of the following leave programs (FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation and Americans with Disability Acts)? (Experience must be shown under work experience on the application or resume).)
- No
- Yes
03
How many years of Human Resources Business Partner and/or Human Resources Generalist experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
04
Do you have a Human Resources certification?
- No
- PHR
- SPHR
- IMPA-CP
- IMPA-SCP
- SHRM-CP
- SHRM-SCP
- Other (please show on application).
05
How many years of customer service experience do you have working with internal and external customers?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
06
Do you have experience reviewing and evaluate internal policies, procedures, and practices affecting an organization?
- No
- Yes
07
How many years of experience do you have managing company policy programs?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- 4 or more Years
08
Do you have experience handling complex Employee Relations issues with the application of federal law and organizational policy?
- None
- Less than a year
- 1+ years
- 2+ years
- 3+ years
- More than 4 years
09
How proficient are you analyzing organizational data to provide technical information to organizations?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
Required Question