Public Safety HR Generalist & Labor Relations Leader

City of South Fulton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Fulton seeks a Senior Human Resources Generalist to partner strategically with the Fire or Police Department, delivering comprehensive HR services. You will handle employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and compliance for public safety operations, while guiding leadership on policy interpretation and risk management.

This role emphasizes effective investigations, labor relations support, and training for managers to ensure a compliant, service‑oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience, preferably in municipal/public-sector.
• Experience supporting public safety operations preferred (Fire/Police).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for the Fire Department or Police Department and manage heavy employee relations caseloads.
• Oversee recruitment for the assigned public safety department and ensure merit-based hiring practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Compliance

Training

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The City of South Fulton seeks a Senior Human Resources Generalist to partner strategically with the Fire or Police Department, delivering comprehensive HR services. You will handle employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and compliance for public safety operations, while guiding leadership on policy interpretation and risk management.

This role emphasizes effective investigations, labor relations support, and training for managers to ensure a compliant, service‑oriented