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The City of Dunwoody is currently accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under administrative direction of the Human Resources Director, provides strategic leadership in planning, coordinating and implementing activities within the Human Resources Department, which include recruitment, employee relations, employee training, performance management, organization development, benefits administration, compensation administration, policy administration, leave administration, and wellness program administration. This position coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside organizations, and provides support to the Director of Human Resources. This position acts for the Human Resources Director in his/her absence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Assists the Human Resources Director with planning and implementing City Human Resources programs; researches and recommends to the Human Resources Director strategies for recruiting, compensating, and providing benefits consistent with a professional municipal government
Reviews and recommends to the Human Resources Director action plans for compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations; communicates with and trains assigned Human Resources staff on compliance with employment regulations and common human resource practices
Assists the Human Resources Director in the design and management of a City-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management
Assists the Human Resources Director in identifying and monitoring the organization's culture to support the attainment of the City's goals and to promote employee satisfaction
 Develops and communicates City human resources policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook
Assists the Human Resources Director in administering the City's benefit program and retirement plans, obtaining competitive, cost-effective employee benefits, and monitoring the national benefits environment for options and cost savings
Conducts studies impacting City salaries and benefits; conducts complex compensation analysis and makes recommendations to the Human Resources Director regarding the City's compensation plan
Performs job analysis for new and revised positions and prepares detailed job descriptions
Manages recruitment and provides direction to subordinate Human Resources staff regarding posting jobs, processing applications, responding to candidate phone calls and emails, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks
Oversees the New Hire Orientation process, including auditing HRIS entries and benefits enrollments processed by Human Resources staff
Manages workers' compensation administration by subordinate Human Resources staff and serves as a point of escalation for complex claims
Manages the administration of all claims for short- and long-term disability and all leave requests, including FMLA and military leave
Assists the Human Resources Director with administering the City's performance appraisal system
At the Human Resources Director's direction, resolves and recommends solutions to employee relations issues
Monitors the implementation of a performance improvement process with low-performing employees
At the Human Resources Director's direction, hears, investigates, and settles employee grievances in accordance with the Employee Handbook
Assesses and identifies major City training needs for employees and management at all levels and makes recommendations to the Human Resources Director; provides or coordinates staff training
For assigned staff, plans and organizes workload and assignments; trains, motivates, and evaluates; reviews progress and directs changes as needed
Serves as system administrator of the City's Human Resources Information System (HRIS); maintains Employee Self Service modules; coordinates with HRIS vendor to develop or enhance system
Assists the Human Resources Director with preparing annual budget recommendations for the Human Resources Department
Oversees the administration of the City's Wellness Program, including coordination of wellness events and wellness communications
Audits and maintains Human Resources records
Performs a variety of administrative support functions, including scanning, filing, updating records, assisting applicants and employees, answering phones and greeting visitors
Is available on call to respond to time-sensitive matters in support of 24/7 operations.
Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of the job
ASSOCIATED DUTIES
May be required to attend meetings outside normal business hours
 Manages confidential information as required
 Attends seminars and workshops related to the Human Resources Manager's duties and responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university. 
(5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, preferably in a local government environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
Salary: $96,871 - $152,572
Benefits:
100% City-Paid Employee Medical Insurance
100% City-Paid Employee Dental Insurance
100% City-Paid Employee Life/AD&D Insurance
100% City-Paid Employee Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
100% City-Paid Wellness Program
Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Education Assistance
Fitness Center Membership
Vacation Leave, Holidays, and Sick Leave
Only candidates that meet all the minimum requirements above will be considered.  The City of Dunwoody has been certified as a Drug-Free Workplace by the State Board of Workers' Compensation.  Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment.