HR Director

About the Role

The Georgia Department of Revenue is seeking a strategic Human Resources Director to lead agency-wide HR operations and workforce transformation. This executive-level role is responsible for shaping workforce strategy, driving employee engagement, modernizing HR systems, and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws. The ideal candidate will bring innovation, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to building a high-performing public sector workforce.

Why Join Us?

At DOR, we are committed to cultivating a workforce that reflects our customer service philosophy of I-ACT with CARE and mirrors the communities we serve. I-ACT with CARE means that our employees operate with integrity, accountability, customer service, and teamwork at the forefront of their minds. Additionally, employees should collaborate with others, anticipate needs, resolve issues, and execute the agency’s strategic plan. The Human Resources Director position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of public service and deliver meaningful impact across the state.

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DOR offers alternative work schedules, training opportunities, recognition programs, health insurance, wellness programs, vision and dental coverage, retirement options, leave benefits, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all core HR functions, including compensation, benefits, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary investigations
• Ensure fair, consistent, and transparent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with legal and ethical standards
• Collaborate with executive and senior leadership to align HR strategies, policies, and programs with agency-wide goals and strategic objectives
• Champion initiatives in change management, workforce engagement, and the development of a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture
• Leverage HR analytics to inform strategic decisions
• Design, monitor, and communicate key workforce metrics
• Mentor and support HR staff at all levels; serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership on complex and high-impact HR matters
• Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to advance innovative HR initiatives
• Lead modernization of HR technologies, workforce solutions, and policy frameworks to support a future-ready department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management with five years of HR senior management experience in a comparably sized organization, OR ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management with five years of experience as an HR director in a smaller organization
• Proven experience in strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and change management
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR systems, and data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred

Important Information:

Selected candidates are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be notified due to the high volume of applications.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility:

The Department of Revenue is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact dor-candidate-adarequest@dor.ga.gov. 

Work Environment & Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of computer-based work
• Occasional lifting or carrying items up to 15 pounds
• Occasional travel within the state of Georgia is required. A valid driver’s license or alternative travel arrangements may be necessary.