DeKalb Public Health (GA) is hiring: Employee Relations Manager in New York

Position Overview We are accepting applications for the Employee Relations Manager (10774) at DeKalb Public Health (DKPH). Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DKPH works to protect, promote and improve the health and well‑being of all DeKalb County residents. Location & Salary Location: DeKalb County, GA Salary: $73,739.76 Annually Job Type: Full Time Salaried Job Number: 2025-11558 Division/Section: District 3-5 County Position Opening Date: 12/19/2025 Closing Date: 1/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Benefits 13 Paid Holidays 3 Weeks Annual Leave 3 Weeks Sick Leave Flexible Schedules within core working hours (M-F 8:15am-5pm) Pension Plan Employer 401(K) Match Payroll Deductible Health Benefits Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Worksite Wellness Diverse Workforce Opportunities for Growth Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation Job Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage the agency’s grievance process and serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns, ensuring thorough, timely, and unbiased resolution. Conduct and manage workplace investigations, including interviews, documentation, findings, and recommendations. Coach and advise leaders on effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and team engagement strategies. Guide managers through the progressive discipline process, ensuring consistency, fairness, and appropriate documentation. Provide information and guidance to employees and leaders regarding policies, practices and regulations. Lead and facilitate the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective action. Leave, Accommodation & Compliance Management: Oversee FMLA, leave of absence programs, and return-to-work processes to ensure legal compliance and effective case management. Lead the interactive process and documentation for ADA accommodations. Administer Workers’ Compensation and Short‑Term Disability programs, partnering with external vendors as needed. Lead the organization’s unemployment claims process, including responses, documentation, and hearings. Manage the full‑cycle claims resolution with regulatory agencies such as the Department of Labor and EEOC. HR Operations & Special Projects: Conduct and manage desk audits to ensure proper job classification. Support HR compliance efforts, ensuring policies and practices meet federal, state, and local regulations. Lead or participate in HR‑related special projects, policy development, and process improvements. Maintain detailed and accurate documentation to support audits, investigations, and compliance initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Key Competencies: Effective Communication: Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly, professionally, and with appropriate sensitivity. Analytical & Problem‑Solving: Skilled at gathering facts and approaching challenges with analytical thinking and informed judgment. HR Compliance: Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices. People Leadership: Influences and guides leaders with confidence, credibility, and a collaborative mindset. Accountability & Integrity: Takes ownership of decisions and outcomes, follows through, and exercises considerable judgment with a high level of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality. Strong Emotional Intelligence & Equity‑Minded: Demonstrates empathy, active listening, and a commitment to inclusive and fair practices. Detail‑Oriented and Organized: Excellent organizational and time‑management skills while ensuring accuracy. Proactive: Anticipates employee needs and HR risks and takes initiative to prevent issues before they arise. Conflict Resolution: Ability to mediate disputes, manage grievances, and conduct investigations with objective, well‑supported recommendations. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of managerial or supervisory experience in human resources. OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Manager, Human Resources (HRM010) or equivalent position. Equivalent combination of knowledge, education, experience or certifications that provide the necessary skills may be substituted year‑over‑year. Additional Information Bachelor’s degree in human resources or another related field. SHRM‑CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR. 10+ years’ experience in human resources with at least 5 years’ experience in employee relations. Standard Benefits for Full‑Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Position Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Human Resources Industry: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DeKalb Public Health (GA) by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr