Strategic HR Leader — Deputy Director

City of South Fulton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of South Fulton is seeking a seasoned Human Resources leader to oversee a full range of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, policy development, employee relations, and benefits administration. The role requires partnering with management to ensure compliant, efficient HR operations across the city’s departments.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, staff development, and data-driven HR practices to support organizational objectives and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting, or related field.
• Six years of HR, accounting, benefits administration, or related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction in HR functions, including assigning work and evaluating performance.
• Oversees recruitment, benefits administration, onboarding, and policy implementation.
• Advises management on employee relations, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Develops and communicates HR policies and procedures.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and supports data-driven decision making.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment & onboarding

Policy development

Employee relations

Performance management

Data entry & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

City of South Fulton is seeking a seasoned Human Resources leader to oversee a full range of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, policy development, employee relations, and benefits administration. The role requires partnering with management to ensure compliant, efficient HR operations across the city’s departments.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, staff development, and data-driven HR practices to support organizational objectives and a positive workplace culture.