Human Resources Business Partner (00056688)

Description

Pay Grade: M

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 C ustomer Service and C ommunication, embracing T eamwork and fostering A ccountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.

DCH is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in the Office of Human Resources . The HRBP is responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with organizational leaders across the enterprise; aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated client business units; providing tactical and strategic consultation on human resources matters, and anticipating, assessing, and addressing HR-related needs for strategic and/or innovative solutions. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the organization’s operational plans, financial position, strategic goals, culture of work, and competition for talent. The position is based in Downtown Atlanta, GA (Fulton County). This is a hybrid position that requires in-office and remote work with the approval of the supervisor. The days and frequency in the office can change at any time during employment based on the business needs of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with HRBP team and departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Post job openings on various platforms and manage the applicant tracking system.
• Utilizes existing ATS system to source candidates for vacancies.
• Acquires background checks and employment eligibility verifications.
• 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.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution 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 two (2) years of human resource experience.

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 of the following skills/experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field AND two (2) years of related experience.
• Experience with Recruiting and developing recruiting metrics.
• HRIS experience.
• 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.

Additional Information

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 child care spending account.

Candidates for this position are subject to a pre‑employment background history, reference check, and credit check.

The position is unclassified and employment is at‑will.