Employee Relations Specialist
Job Vacancy Announcement: Employee Relations Specialist (HumanResources Division)
Location: Department of Public Safety Headquarters Atlanta, GA
Pay Grade: L
Job Code: HRP012
Salary Minimum: $40,982.94
TheGeorgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation ofthe Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier ComplianceDivision (MCCD). We currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity foran Employee Relations Specialist in the Human Resources Division.
DPSHuman Resources provides a full array of services including recruitment andemployment, job development and compensation analysis, policy consultation,personnel and benefits processing, management and employee relations,background screening and career development for 1500 employees.
The Employee Relations Specialist isresponsible for leading efforts in human resource investigations, grievanceinvestigations, EEOC/GCEO responses, unemployment insurance defense and otherspecial projects that arise within the Division. This position reports to the Deputy HR Director.
Key
Responsibilities:
Leads and provides consultation for a wide variety of special projects assigned to the Human Resources Division.
Formulates and recommends program goals and objectives in all areas of management and employee relations.
Working closely with the DPS legal staff, provides consultation, advice and assistance to management on matters related to employee relations to ensure compliance with departmental policies, and federal & state employment laws.
Conducts investigations and provides recommendations to leadership.
Prepares the department's response to requests related to employment charges & unemployment insurance requests.
Provides input into the development and revision of personnel related policies and procedures.
Maintains exit interview program and discusses exit interview findings with HR leadership.
Coordinates the Random Drug Testing Program for theagency.
Successfulcandidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in researching informationand analyzing data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plansof action. Candidates must also have the ability to effectively plan and prioritize multipleassignments to meet established deadlines.
Required Personal Characteristics:
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
High integrity and honesty.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Ability to effectively interact on all levels of the Department.
Preferred
Qualifications:
PHR/SPHR certification.
Demonstrated experience advising management regarding employee relations and employment law issues and representing the organization in informal and formal administrative hearing sessions.
Possess a well-developed knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations as related to employee relations/employee discipline issues.
Experience in conducting training/presentations.
Experience in policy & procedure development.
HR Generalist experience
Experience conducting internal investigations
Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted. This is anunclassified position unless filled by a classified employee. This positionwill remain open until filled.
The Georgia Department ofPublic Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees and applicantswill not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion,gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.
rvisionBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND One year of professional human resource experience OR Five years of professional human resource experience OR One year of experience required at the lower level HR Generalist 2 (HRP011) or position equivalent.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Location: Department of Public Safety Headquarters Atlanta, GA
Pay Grade: L
Job Code: HRP012
Salary Minimum: $40,982.94
TheGeorgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation ofthe Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier ComplianceDivision (MCCD). We currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity foran Employee Relations Specialist in the Human Resources Division.
DPSHuman Resources provides a full array of services including recruitment andemployment, job development and compensation analysis, policy consultation,personnel and benefits processing, management and employee relations,background screening and career development for 1500 employees.
The Employee Relations Specialist isresponsible for leading efforts in human resource investigations, grievanceinvestigations, EEOC/GCEO responses, unemployment insurance defense and otherspecial projects that arise within the Division. This position reports to the Deputy HR Director.
Key
Responsibilities:
Leads and provides consultation for a wide variety of special projects assigned to the Human Resources Division.
Formulates and recommends program goals and objectives in all areas of management and employee relations.
Working closely with the DPS legal staff, provides consultation, advice and assistance to management on matters related to employee relations to ensure compliance with departmental policies, and federal & state employment laws.
Conducts investigations and provides recommendations to leadership.
Prepares the department's response to requests related to employment charges & unemployment insurance requests.
Provides input into the development and revision of personnel related policies and procedures.
Maintains exit interview program and discusses exit interview findings with HR leadership.
Coordinates the Random Drug Testing Program for theagency.
Successfulcandidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in researching informationand analyzing data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plansof action. Candidates must also have the ability to effectively plan and prioritize multipleassignments to meet established deadlines.
Required Personal Characteristics:
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
High integrity and honesty.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Ability to effectively interact on all levels of the Department.
Preferred
Qualifications:
PHR/SPHR certification.
Demonstrated experience advising management regarding employee relations and employment law issues and representing the organization in informal and formal administrative hearing sessions.
Possess a well-developed knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations as related to employee relations/employee discipline issues.
Experience in conducting training/presentations.
Experience in policy & procedure development.
HR Generalist experience
Experience conducting internal investigations
Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted. This is anunclassified position unless filled by a classified employee. This positionwill remain open until filled.
The Georgia Department ofPublic Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees and applicantswill not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion,gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.
rvisionBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND One year of professional human resource experience OR Five years of professional human resource experience OR One year of experience required at the lower level HR Generalist 2 (HRP011) or position equivalent.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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