Human Resources Manager

The City of Dunwoody is currently accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under administrative direction of the Human Resources Director, provides strategic leadership in planning, coordinating and implementing activities within the Human Resources Department, which include recruitment, employee relations, employee training, performance management, organization development, benefits administration, compensation administration, policy administration, leave administration, and wellness program administration. This position coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside organizations, and provides support to the Director of Human Resources. This position acts for the Human Resources Director in his/her absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Human Resources Director with planning and implementing City Human Resources programs; researches and recommends to the Human Resources Director strategies for recruiting, compensating, and providing benefits consistent with a professional municipal government
• Reviews and recommends to the Human Resources Director action plans for compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations; communicates with and trains assigned Human Resources staff on compliance with employment regulations and common human resource practices
• Assists the Human Resources Director in the design and management of a City-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management
• Assists the Human Resources Director in identifying and monitoring the organization's culture to support the attainment of the City's goals and to promote employee satisfaction
• Assists the Human Resources Director with managing the City's COVID protocols, including policy administration and recordkeeping, while ensuring compliance with medical privacy laws
• Develops and communicates City human resources policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook
• Assists the Human Resources Director in administering the City's benefit program and retirement plans, obtaining competitive, cost-effective employee benefits, and monitoring the national benefits environment for options and cost savings
• Conducts studies impacting City salaries and benefits; conducts complex compensation analysis and makes recommendations to the Human Resources Director regarding the City's compensation plan
• Performs job analysis for new and revised positions and prepares detailed job descriptions
• Manages recruitment and provides direction to subordinate Human Resources staff regarding posting jobs, processing applications, responding to candidate phone calls and emails, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks
• Oversees the New Hire Orientation process, including auditing HRIS entries and benefits enrollments processed by Human Resources staff
• Manages workers' compensation administration by subordinate Human Resources staff and serves as a point of escalation for complex claims
• Manages the administration of all claims for short- and long-term disability and all leave requests, including FMLA and military leave
• Assists the Human Resources Director with administering the City's performance appraisal system
• At the Human Resources Director's direction, resolves and recommends solutions to employee relations issues
• Monitors the implementation of a performance improvement process with low-performing employees
• At the Human Resources Director's direction, hears, investigates, and settles employee grievances in accordance with the Employee Handbook
• Assesses and identifies major City training needs for employees and management at all levels and makes recommendations to the Human Resources Director; provides or coordinates staff training
• For assigned staff, plans and organizes workload and assignments; trains, motivates, and evaluates; reviews progress and directs changes as needed
• Serves as system administrator of the City's Human Resources Information System (HRIS); maintains Employee Self Service modules; coordinates with HRIS vendor to develop or enhance system
• Assists the Human Resources Director with preparing annual budget recommendations for the Human Resources Department
• Oversees the administration of the City's Wellness Program, including coordination of wellness events and wellness communications
• Audits and maintains Human Resources records
• Performs a variety of administrative support functions, including scanning, filing, updating records, assisting applicants and employees, answering phones and greeting visitors
• Is available on call to respond to time-sensitive matters in support of 24/7 operations.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of the job

ASSOCIATED DUTIES

• May be required to attend meetings outside normal business hours
• Manages confidential information as required
• Attends seminars and workshops related to the Human Resources Manager's duties and responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, preferably in a local government environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Salary: $93,236 - $149,179

Benefits:

• 100% City-Paid Employee Medical Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Employee Dental Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Employee Life/AD&D Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Employee Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Wellness Program
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Education Assistance
• Fitness Center Membership
• Vacation Leave, Holidays, and Sick Leave

Only candidates that meet all the minimum requirements above will be considered. The City of Dunwoody has been certified as a Drug-Free Workplace by the State Board of Workers' Compensation. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment.