Senior HR Business Partner - Public Works & Transportation

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta seeks a Human Resources Manager II to serve as a senior HR business partner supporting the Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation. This role directs HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and performance management.

The incumbent partners with executive leadership to develop workforce strategies, ensure compliance with City policies, and act as a strategic advisor to leadership while managing HR projects

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal government operations.
• Knowledge of workforce planning and talent management practices within operational and field-service environments.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, workers' compensation, CDL workforce requirements, and applicable employment regulations.
• Knowledge of infrastructure, transportation, fleet, engineering, construction, sanitation, or public works operational environments.
• Ability to interpret and apply City Code, personnel policies, labor and employment laws, and HR best practices.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and develop strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Ability to effectively support large operational workforces with diverse employee populations.
• Ability to analyze situations and processes and suggest/sell process improvement solutions.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, supervisors, and HR staff regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with HR team members, payroll, and departmental contacts to ensure consistent application of HR processes and timely resolution of HR-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Leads workforce planning initiatives to support operational staffing needs across Public Works and Transportation.
• Partners with department leadership to address workforce shortages, succession planning, recruitment challenges, and retention strategies.
• Supports organizational restructuring, position management, and workforce optimization initiatives.
• Provides strategic guidance regarding employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, grievances, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Reviews and approves disciplinary recommendations to ensure consistency, equity, and compliance with City Code and employment regulations.
• Conducts or oversees workplace investigations and provides recommendations to departmental leadership.
• Partners with departmental leadership to support workforce safety initiatives and compliance efforts.
• Collaborates with Risk Management and Safety personnel regarding workers' compensation matters, return-to-work programs, and workplace accommodations.
• Provides guidance regarding FMLA, ADA, FLSA, DOT regulations, CDL-related workforce issues, and other applicable employment laws.
• Oversees recruitment and retention strategies for skilled trades, engineering, transportation, fleet maintenance, and operational personnel.
• Supports leadership development initiatives and talent succession planning for supervisory and management positions.
• Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to commissioners, deputy commissioners, bureau directors, and division managers.
• Utilizes workforce metrics and analytics to identify trends and recommend solutions related to turnover, absenteeism, vacancies, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Leads HR projects supporting departmental strategic priorities and operational goals.

Skills

Municipal government operations

Workforce planning

Talent management

FMLA/ADA/FLSA/regulations

Public works operations

HR analytics

Process improvement

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Diversity and inclusion

Job description

The City of Atlanta seeks a Human Resources Manager II to serve as a senior HR business partner supporting the Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation. This role directs HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and performance management.

The incumbent partners with executive leadership to develop workforce strategies, ensure compliance with City policies, and act as a strategic advisor to leadership while managing HR projects