Employee Relations Specialist

Pay Grade: L

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Under general supervision of the Sr. Manager-Employee Relations (ER), provides professional supportive services to the employee relations unit within the Division of Workforce Management; Works with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to resource and resolve ER issues across business groups; Assists in the development and delivery of various ER trainings and presentations; writes reports and recommendations. Conducts special projects, as assigned; Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in office software.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Project coordination:

• Assisting with project management tasks, including gathering data, tracking progress, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Maintains exit interview program; analyzes exit survey/interview data and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Coordinates annual performance review process

• Works with HRBPs to resource and resolve ER issues.
• Assists with the development and delivery of various ER trainings and presentations
• Assist in analyzing ER data and making recommendations.
• Serves as technical expert on ePerformance and other HRIS systems related to ER

• Organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files, preparing presentations, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
• Maintain an employee relations file system
• Processes requests for HR information and documentation in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Gather information and prepare documentation associated with employee relations issues
• Writes reports of findings, drafts recommendations, and explanations of policy and procedures
• Assists with HR policy updates, inclusive of research and document formatting and conversion
• Managing email correspondence, drafting and editing letters, memos, and reports.
• Updates and maintains internal/external HR/ER website content

High school diploma/GED and 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. 

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or related field
• Experience with Work Day
• HR Generalist 2 with HR investigations or Employee Relations Experience
• Paralegal certification
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity laws
• Demonstrated strong writing skills

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their physical goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, 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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.