Human Resource Business Partner Jobs in Decatur, GA

Position Title: HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Classification: Regular Full-Time

Location: 1470 Riveredge Parkway, NW Atlanta, GA 30328 - this role resides at our corporate office conveniently located just north of 285 and east of 75

In Office / On-site: Incumbent must work in office in Atlanta four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Who We Are and What We Do

The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide electric generation and transmission organization. MEAG Power is among the top public power companies nationwide in terms of annual net generation, megawatt-hour sales and electric revenue. Its diverse, clean energy portfolio – delivering 66% emissions-free energy in 2016 – compares favorably with both the state and national averages. Our diversified generation delivered energy portfolio Includes nuclear, hydro, gas, coal & solar.

What We Value

Customer Focus Integrity Excellence Teamwork Stewardship Responsiveness

The Role We Seek to Fill

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders while also supporting the day-to-day execution of core human resources functions. This role bridges strategy and operations—aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals while ensuring smooth delivery of HR services at the employee level.

At a high level, the HRBP partners with leadership to drive talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational development. They provide guidance on performance management, coaching, succession planning, and change management, helping leaders build effective, high-performing teams.

A critical component of this role includes managing employee relations matters. The HRBP acts as a trusted resource for both employees and managers, addressing workplace concerns, conducting investigations, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance on disciplinary actions. The HRBP approaches employee relations matters with professionalism and impartiality, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries while ensuring decisions are grounded in company policy, consistency, and sound judgment.

In addition to having a strategic focus, this HRBP role also carries responsibility for core HR administrative functions. This includes supporting employee lifecycle processes such as, but not limited to, full cycle recruiting, onboarding & offboarding, maintaining employee records, leave of absence management, administering HR policies and programs, coordinating benefits, training & development, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate combines a strategic mindset with a practical, hands-on approach while also executing operational HR tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, and attention to detail are essential for success in this dual-capacity role.

This HR Business Partner position has a significant impact on all aspects of the employee lifecycle and is an integral part of our organization. The HRBP contributes to the expert delivery and support of the following HR service areas:

• Compensation and Benefits
• Data Analytics and Reporting
• Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
• Leave of Absence Management
• Onboarding and Offboarding
• Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement and Retention
• Back-up for Sr. Payroll Administrator
• Employment Policies and Compliance
• Communications and Culture
• Learning & Development Planning

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge in all areas of Human Resources and contribute to process improvements. We are specifically looking for someone who is eager to learn and grow in the role.

The HR Team is Seeking

• A team player who will pitch in where needed will ask for assistance when needed
• A confident self-starter who realizes that what you do impacts other people and you choose to give your personal best in all you do
• A lifelong learner with the desire to learn and grow with other members of the HR team
• A pleasant and professional person who can have some fun at work

Education and Knowledge Required for Success

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field with at least 8 -10 years of demonstrated related experience - a combination of education and related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Deep knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager preferred
• A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, including conducting investigations, resolving workplace conflicts, and providing guidance on policy application in a fair, consistent, and compliant manner
• Demonstrated experience managing and/or overseeing complex leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, medical leaves, and state-specific leave laws
• Intermediate skills in MS Office software with emphasis on Excel
• Knowledge of general HR functions and employment related laws
• Full cycle recruiting experience (LinkedIn Recruiter experience preferred
• Broad knowledge and expertise in all benefits and insurances such as health, life, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, AD&D, LTD, COBRA, Workers Compensation, unemployment, FMLA, 403(b) and pension plans preferred
• PHR/SPHR or the willingness to pursue certification preferred

MEAG Power offers a robust benefits package including

• Heath, Vision, and Dental coverage as well as opt out incentives
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs

Employer paid benefits include;

• Vacation and Sick days
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Short term Disability (after 1 year of service)
• Long term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D

Additional Voluntary Plans are available

Retirement Planning

• A defined benefit plan (pension)
• Two (2) tax deferred retirement plans with a generous match program

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.