HR Data & Employee Relations Analyst II

Augusta Richmond County; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Less travel than 50%

Job summary

Augusta Richmond County is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to support the Human Resources Manager in Augusta, GA. The role involves monitoring HR data, maintaining records, supporting open enrollment, and advising departments on performance, compensation, and benefits.

You will work with HRIS, payroll, and reporting tools to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, while handling confidential information with care and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of related experience; OR Associate’s degree with 5+ years; OR High School diploma with 7+ years.
• 1–3 years processing employee grievances, investigations, performance improvement plans, appeals, and events.
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, benefits systems, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR policies; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, verify, and reconcile HR data with employees, departments, finance, vendors, and external agencies.
• Implement quality control to reduce errors in HR documentation and reporting.
• Prepare reports to support compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Support HRIS processes and maintain accurate employee records.
• Audit HRIS data for accuracy and integrity across modules.
• Post vacancies, track applicants, and coordinate interviews using ATS.
• Assist with onboarding, pre-employment screenings, and I-9 processing.
• Advise departments on HR topics including performance, salary, recruitment, benefits, and discipline.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Report writing

Negotiation/Conflict resolution

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School diploma

Tools

HRIS

Applicant tracking system

Talent management system

Microsoft Office

I-9 documentation

Job description

Augusta Richmond County is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to support the Human Resources Manager in Augusta, GA. The role involves monitoring HR data, maintaining records, supporting open enrollment, and advising departments on performance, compensation, and benefits.

You will work with HRIS, payroll, and reporting tools to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, while handling confidential information with care and professionalism.