Human Resources Business Partner (00056688)

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 Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.  

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:

• 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

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 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

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. 

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. 

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

For more information about this jobcontact: : http://dch.ga.gov