People Operations & Benefits Manager

City of Acworth; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Acworth is seeking an HR professional to help direct day-to-day department operations and systems. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, payroll data integrity, and employee relations within a municipal setting.

The position emphasizes compliance with state and federal laws, coordination with finance, and ongoing process improvements to ensure efficient HR services for employees and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with core HR functions and problem resolution.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workers’ compensation, ADA, FMLA, and leave management.
• Collaborate with HR team to mitigate risk and resolve issues.
• Administer benefits and coordinate with carriers and vendors.
• Analyze compensation trends and support pay programs.
• Manage Wellness Committee initiatives and employee engagement.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and background checks.
• Maintain HR data in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Oversee HR Help Desk operations and respond to inquiries.

Skills

HR policies

Communication

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

City of Acworth is seeking an HR professional to help direct day-to-day department operations and systems. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, payroll data integrity, and employee relations within a municipal setting.

The position emphasizes compliance with state and federal laws, coordination with finance, and ongoing process improvements to ensure efficient HR services for employees and leadership.