HR Generalist Administrator (Class & Comp) Time-Limited Position

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 68,778 - 110,732; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government is seeking a qualified individual for a Time-Limited Position focused on providing professional human resources support to various County departments. The candidate will lead staff activities, address HR issues, and manage compensation plans while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and methodologies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and at least five years of related experience, alongside preferred certifications. The role necessitates strong analytical and communication skills and offers a salary range of $68,778 - $110,732.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources.
• Proficiency in compensation and classification administration.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned staff.
• Advises County departments on employment and human resources issues.
• Manages employee recruitment and compiles statistical data.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field

Job description

Time-Limited Position

Salary Range: $68,778 - $110,732. Salary Grade: 22. FLSA: Exempt.

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to provide professional human resources support to assigned County departments.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Leads, coordinates, and monitors daily work activities of assigned staff; provides input on disciplinary actions and employee performance evaluations; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; supervising staff; assists with complex situations and provides technical expertise.
• Advises County departments on employment, classification, compensation, and other human resources issues; provides a wide variety of information to employees, management and the public concerning human resources programs, policies and procedures and interprets laws and regulations; receives and responds to inquiries; conducts research; provides technical analysis and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Leads and coordinates the administration of compensation and classification plan; conducts wage, salary, and benefits surveys and recommends adjustments to maintain a competitive pay plan; oversees desk audits to validate job responsibilities; updates and maintains class specifications; and makes recommendations regarding the allocation and reallocation of positions; and reviews salary requests and makes recommendations in accordance with regulations, policies, and laws; reviews requests to fill positions. Leads and coordinates employee recruitment, including advertising, screening, interviewing, making job offers, background checks, and coordinating applicant and new employee documents; attends job fairs and community events.
• Manages and performs research, compiles statistical or other data pertaining to department operations; summarizes data, performs data analysis, and prepares reports; researches department files, database records, electronic data sources, internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed; and conducts special projects as assigned.
• Provides advice, guidance and training to lower level professional and para-professional staff.
• Assists in the development and reporting of performance metrics; evaluates metrics to ensure resource alignment, highlight potential problems and corrective actions, develop strategies, and incentivize staff performance; and coordinates with department managers and other County employees to discuss metrics data and formulate goals and priorities.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, new products, methods, trends and advances in the profession, professional affiliations, and attends workshops.
• Maintains confidentiality in performing job responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required; five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License Certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), or attain any of these certifications within one year of employment in this classification.

Supplemental Requirements (Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, technical, and communication skills with demonstrated experience in compensation and classification administration within a complex organization. Candidates should have the ability to:

• Analyze and interpret large volumes of compensation and workforce data to identify trends, pay equity concerns, compression issues, and organizational impacts.
• Perform advanced quantitative analysis, including salary modeling, costing, statistical analysis, and compensation calculations.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, nested formulas, conditional formatting, data validation, charts, Power Query, and data analysis functions.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze compensation spreadsheets, salary surveys, classification studies, and workforce metrics with a high degree of accuracy.
• Conduct comprehensive job analyses through desk audits, interviews, questionnaires, and organizational assessments.
• Write, edit, and evaluate complex job descriptions to ensure accurate classification, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Apply principles of job evaluation, position classification, salary administration, and compensation best practices.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws related to compensation and classification, including the FLSA, Equal Pay Act, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct market pricing using published salary survey data and develop salary recommendations based on internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Prepare detailed analytical reports, executive summaries, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Present compensation findings and recommendations to executives, department directors, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.