Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this role will provide Employee Relations and ensure compliance with DJJ policy and State Board Rules. Advise employees, supervisors, and managers regarding employee relations issues, personnel policies, practices and regulations. Serves as liaison with external entities including other agencies, organizations, committees, task forces, etc, as well as DJJ’s Office of Legal Services. Responsibilities also include maintaining compliance with EEO, GCEO, ADA, investigating claims, developing processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review/Investigate employee complaints and manage complaint process
• Advise leadership on appropriate corrective actions and progressive discipline process
• Draft correspondence regarding employee relations issues
• Provide Employee Relations training to management and staff
• Create and maintain Employee Relations files
• Partner with the Office of Legal Services to resolve cases
• Update and manage employee relations database/log

This position is also responsible for creating and managing employee relations files, assisting with agency drug screening process. Other duties may include serving as the agency Sexual Harassment Investigator and/or Sexual Harassment Coordinator.

Upon hire, the employee is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Exceptional critical thinking
• Sound judgment
• Effective decision making
• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Comprehensive analytical capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED, and two years of experience in HR
• Or 1 year experience as a HR Specialist 1 or position equivalent.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provide the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SP Certification
• Certified Mediator
• 3 or more years of experience handling Title VII, ADA, and EEO claims
• 3 or more years of professional level experience working in Employee Relations and investigations experience
• 3 or more years of Employee Relations experience working in a government agency or large corporation
• Employee Relations experience with a law enforcement agency or department

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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