Human Resources Manager- Central State Hospital- Milledgville

Job Description

Job Title:  HR Manager- Milledgeville, Ga.

Pay Grade: M

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, directs and manages the Human Resources Management Department for Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Handles responsibilities in the areas of, but not limited to, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation/salary administration, change management, succession planning, position management, salary administration and is usually involved in many operational projects and initiatives to provide HR support and guidance.  The HR Manager partners with leadership and at the local and State Office level as needed

Provides leadership in determining and implementing HR Department goals and strategies and embedding best practices to support the goals

Serves on the local leadership teams and on other work and planning teams and committees as requested

Sets priorities and determines best methods of providing services and ensure that regional HR needs are being met

Establishes strong partnerships with field line management

Note:  Minimal traveling is required - no more than 10-15% for meetings and or trainings when required/necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in a field such as Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial/Organization Psychology, Law or other related field

Experience leading, implementing and evaluating major strategic initiatives and processes in an HR environment

Experience in the areas of Recruitment, Compensation/Salary Administration and Human Resources Operations

Experience handling very sensitive and complex Employee Relations issues

Experience managing organizational change and/or project management

At least two years of recent healthcare experience, preferably in a hospital setting

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.