Georgia Department of Public Health · 2 weeks ago
Employee Relations Manager
DeKalb County, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $74K/yr
4+ years expGeorgia Department of Public Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of DeKalb County residents. The Employee Relations Manager will oversee all aspects of employee relations, manage leave programs, and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, ensuring a fair and legally compliant workplace.
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Responsibilities
Manage the agency’s grievance process and serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns, ensuring thorough, timely, and unbiased resolution
Conduct and manage workplace investigations, including interviews, documentation, findings, and recommendations
Coach and advise leaders on effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and team engagement strategies
Guide managers through the progressive discipline process, ensuring consistency, fairness, and appropriate documentation
Provide information and guidance to employees and leaders regarding policies, practices and regulations
Lead and facilitate the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective action
Oversee FMLA, leave of absence (LOA) programs, and return-to-work processes to ensure legal compliance and effective case management
Lead the interactive process and documentation for ADA accommodations
Administer Workers’ Compensation and Short-Term Disability programs, partnering with external vendors as needed
Lead the organization's unemployment claims process, including responses, documentation, and hearings
Manage the full-cycle claims resolution with regulatory agencies such as DOL and EEOC
Conduct and manage desk audits to ensure proper job classification
Support HR compliance efforts, ensuring policies and practices meet federal, state, and local regulations
Lead or participate in HR-related special projects, policy development, and process improvements
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation to support audits, investigations, and compliance initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of managerial or supervisory experience in human resources
OR
Two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Manager, Human Resources (HRM010) or position equivalent
Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices
Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey complex information clearly, professionally, and with appropriate sensitivity
Skilled at gathering facts, approaches challenges with analytical thinking and informed judgment, providing practical and equitable solutions
Takes ownership of decisions, outcomes and follows through; exercises considerable judgement with a high level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality
Demonstrates empathy, active listening, and a commitment to inclusive and fair practices to support a diverse workforce
Excellent organizational and time management while ensuring accuracy in documentation, investigations, and compliance-critical tasks
Anticipates employee needs and HR risks, and takes initiative to prevent issues before they arise
Ability to mediate disputes, manage grievances, and conduct investigations making objective and well-supported recommendations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in human resources or another related field
SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR
10+ years' experience in human resources with at least 5 years' experience in employee relations
Benefits
13 Paid Holidays
3 Weeks Annual Leave
3 Weeks Sick Leave
Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
Pension Plan
Employer 401K Match
Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
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Diverse Workforce
Opportunities for Growth
Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation
Company
Georgia Department of Public Health
Georgia Department of Public Health focuses on preventing disease, nursing, pharmacy, clinical, and medical services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.18MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety Commission
2024-07-02Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Lee Wright
Chief Financial Officer
William E. Bell
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-01-29
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