Human Resources Director

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Human Resources Director

Department of Community Health

JR

Not Applicable (United States of America)

COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH CANDIDATE BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

Under limited to broad supervision, the Human Resources Director will provide strategic oversight of the Georgia Department of Community Health’s (DCH’s) Offices of Human Resources (OHR) and Facilities and Support Services (OFSS). DCH oversees Medicaid, Peach Care for Kids, the State Health Benefit Plan, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, Office of Health Planning, and the State Office of Rural Health impacting one in four Georgians.

It also has a Legal Services division, Office of Inspector General, Government Relations division, and Financial Management division. 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 underserved populations. The HR Director ensures the effective implementation of OHR strategies, policies, and procedures to support agency goals.

This position directs and oversees talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance and risk management, learning and development, HR operations, analytics and reporting, and organizational culture. The HR Director serves as a strategic partner to Executive Leadership, fostering a positive and high-performing workplace. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the HR Director will operate in a hybrid work environment with a requirement to be in the Capitol Hill/Floyd Towers office at least 3 days a week.

Further, the HR Director will be expected to hold at least monthly in-person meetings with the HR team. The HR Director will also have direct oversight of the OFSS, overseeing the planning, operation, and maintenance of the agency’s physical infrastructure and support services. This includes facilities management, maintenance, support services, security, janitorial services, vendor management, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Communicate DCH’s strategic vision, mission, and objectives, and develop and lead the implementation of programs and initiatives aligned with and designed to enhance knowledge, communication and relations within the Department and various stakeholders. Assist with developing policies for organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction, including compensation and benefit systems, classification structures, recruitment, employee development, learning and development, performance management, employee engagement and policy administration/ compliance.

Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership team on HR-related matters. Lead, support or direct organizational change initiatives impacting employees and workforce planning. Understand and interpret state and federal regulations, policies and legislative action. Assist in the development of legislative requests, budget development, media inquiries and open records requests. Participate in organizational management, change management, and strategic planning for the agency.

In partnership with executive leadership team and division leaders, identify staffing and…