HR Specialist II en Dougherty County, GA

About the Department

The Dougherty County Human Resources Department is hiring for a HR Specialist II. The purpose of the position is to manage the designated specialty area within the Human Resources employment cycle. Responsible for performing work associated with implementing, managing, and monitoring core and supplemental benefits, along with such associated programs. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Position Duties

• Manages Benefits (core and supplemental) and Leaves, County’s Retirement, to include eligibility, enrollment, tracking and reporting, premium deductions, reimbursements and fees, billing reconciliation, and authorizations to process payment of invoices and claims; Long- and Short-Term Disability, Sick Leave Bank, Deferred Compensation, Workers’ Compensation Program, FMLA and employer-sponsored leaves. • Manages Risk and Safety and the Drug Free Workplace Program. Primary contact for notification of all drug/alcohol test results; responsible for providing updates of new hires and terminated employees to testing laboratory to generate monthly random selections for Department of Transportation DOT and NON-DOT compliance. Responsible for coordinating Employee Assistance Program, as it relates to compliance with DFWP program violations, and for voluntary requests from employees with substance abuse issues. • Manages Compensation and processes unemployment claims, enters, updates, and maintains employee information, position control, and applicant tracking in the HRIS, prepares Notice of Personnel Action forms for area of responsibility, to include all new hires, merit increases, demotions, promotions, serves as timekeeper for HR staff to ensure Payroll has accurate record of hours worked, and other duties as assigned including various reports and administration of programs. • Ensures County compliance with various federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits area. Maintains section of policy and procedures manual related to benefits area; Writes policy as needed; Writes and maintains standard operating procedures for all internal HR processes related to this classification. • Provides consultative services to management, employees, retirees, and third-party administrators (TPAs) on issues related to core benefits; recommends, develops, and facilitates training sessions on benefits programs; serves as liaison between County employees, retirees and other entities/agencies. • Conduct monthly audits and completes mandatory federal and state reports. • Maintains all files relevant to area of responsibility in a professional manner. • Meets with department managers, supervisors, and legal representatives regarding employee issues. • Serves as Human Resources Representative to a variety of County committees and meetings related to areas of responsibility; prepares related programs and presentations. • Writes and maintains standard operating procedures for all internal HR processes related to this classification. • Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management or related major. • Four (4) years of human resources or closely related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • Must be competent in Word, PowerPoint, and Human Resources software with advanced knowledge of Excel. Requires advanced oral, written, interpersonal, and administrative skills. • Requires advanced oral, written, interpersonal, and administrative skills.

Other Qualifications

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. • Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. • None Special Certifications And Licenses: • SHRM or PHR certification preferred. PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER’S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Supplemental Information: Application Deadline: Beginning Monday, August 25, 2025 through Wednesday, September 3, 2025. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005. DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook @ Dougherty County Commission Human Resources