Hybrid HR Business Relations Manager na Georgia Department of Community Health, GA

About the Department

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians. Through effective planning, purchasing, and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele, and across the state. 

DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork, and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged, and secure. 

DCH is currently seeking qualified candidates for the HR Business Relations Manager in the Office of Human Resources. This role has the primary responsibility of oversight for the HR Business Relations Team. Under their leadership, the team of HR Generalists, Specialists, or Business Partners collaborates closely with agency managers and supervisors to support the employee lifecycle. This is a hybrid eligible position that reports directly to the Director of HR Business Operations and the performance of these responsibilities may require frequent in office presence.

Position Duties

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the HR Business Support Team to include Interviewing, hiring, directing, training, & evaluating the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges direct reports as needed. 
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of HR policies and practices to ensure compliance. 
• Handles sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and tact. 
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. 
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on workplace policies and practices. 
• Maintain updated knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, and ADA. 
• May utilize existing ATS system to source candidates for vacancies 
• May participate in interviews and the selection process for critical roles within assigned offices 
• Participates in the onboarding and orientation of new employees 
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention 
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations asassigned 
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law 
• Administers HRIS systems involving human capital management, employee onboarding, andrecruiting. 
• Provides oversight and support for OHR strategic goals and objectives for each fiscal year as assigned within the purview of managed business unit. 
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality 
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the agency’s HRIS and talent management systems

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience in human resources. 
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.

AGENCY SPECIFIC PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS(Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field AND seven (7) years of related experience
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and reporting tools
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent Planning and Organization Skills
• Exceptional Interpersonal Communication skills
• Advanced Experience using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Possesses good judgment and must be a team player
• SHRM certification

Other Qualifications

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health, and childcare spending account.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.

This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a background check.