HRM011, Human Resources Manager 2 (pay grade N)

Employee Relations Manager

Job Salary $84,040.00

Job Summary:

Leads human resource management and/or human resource development activities of an organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources. Maintains functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, policy development, and regulatory compliance. Oversees the development and implementation of human resources policies. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Will manage large numbers of agency staff or have large scope of responsibility within agency.

Job Specific Duties: As the Department’s Employee Relations Manager, this this position is responsible for leading, inspiring, and developing Human Resources professionals, specifically by managing and directing the work of the Employee Relations Section. Manages various HR programs including the Department’s Drug and Alcohol Program, Family Medical Leave Program, Performance Management Program; Employee Complaint and Grievance Process, New Employee Orientation and Telework Program. Advises managers and/or employees concerning a variety of Human Resource (HR) policies and job-related matters. Participates in administrative hearings, as required. Oversees HR investigations and works with team members to provide recommendations to management regarding adverse actions and other disciplinary actions consistent with GDOT policy, State Personnel Board Rules and State/Federal Law. Oversees the employee grievance process and may facilitate mediation and/or conflict resolution sessions. Researches, interprets, and provides advisory services regarding various areas of employment law such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), etc. Develops and/or provides advice in the development of HR policies and procedures. Recommends and oversees training for supervisors and/or employees on an assortment of work-related issues. Participates as a panel member in the interview and selection process when required. Participates in other HR special projects. May assist with State Employee Recognition Week (SERW), annual meetings activities and other duties and responsibilities, as required. Periodic statewide travel to GDOT Offices and Districts is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include both State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field AND Four years of supervisory human resource experience.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive demonstrated experience in Employee Management Relations, specifically in the areas of HR policy compliance, complaint investigation and resolution, and effectively advising managers and/or employees on issues relative to job performance and/or personal conduct in a state government setting

• Demonstrated ability to review, interpret and make recommendations concerning personnel policies and/or procedures

• Demonstrated ability to manage, build and lead effective teams

• Proficient with time management – i.e., multi-tasking – adherence to deadlines – accuracy

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills in communicating effectively with various levels of management, co-workers, and diverse groups of people both internally and externally

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs to effective HR strategies

• Demonstrated ability to plan, distribute, and monitor work assignments

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills; identifies and analyzes problems; gathers, interprets, and evaluates information to determine its accuracy and relevance; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution

• Demonstrated competency to organize work and set priorities with the willingness to adapt to change and conform to shifting priorities to meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented

• Committed to professional, quality customer service

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive professional HR experience in State government for a mid to large-sized agency

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall performance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, A SELECTED INTERNAL CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER