Strategic HR & Policy Manager

DeKalb County, GA; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County, GA seeks an experienced HR Division Manager to lead staff across Employee Relations, HRIS, Organization & Employee Development, and Policy & Strategic Planning. This exempt role directs work, manages schedules, and counsels staff to ensure effective operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's in HR, six years of HR experience, supervisory skills, and professional HR certifications. The role emphasizes strategic planning, policy governance, and data-driven decision making within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in HR in one or more of the following disciplines: employee relations, classification and compensation, employee development, strategic planning/policy, and HRIS.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Possess and maintain one of the following certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP (PSHRA-CP), IPMA-SCP (PSHRA-SCP) or CCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee policy governance, leading the ongoing maintenance, structured review cycles, and cross-departmental coordination of policies to ensure legal compliance, operational consistency, and alignment with county strategic priorities.
• Manage Stay and Exit Interview processes, establishing standardized protocols, analyzing workforce trends, and translating findings into retention strategies and actionable recommendations for Executive Leadership.
• Develop and execute a proactive HR communications strategy, producing newsletters, policy announcements, and change management messaging that keep employees and stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged during organizational changes and program launches.
• Serve as a strategic and operational resource across HR divisions, providing flexible, high-level support on critical initiatives and emerging priorities as directed by HR leadership.
• Research, prepare, and submit materials for HR-aligned external awards and recognition programs, elevating the county's profile as a public sector employer of choice.
• Lead assigned projects from inception to completion, establishing clear accountability structures, stakeholder partnerships, and milestone tracking to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across HR divisions.

Skills

Policy development

Employee relations

Recruitment & selection

Compensation & classification

Training & development

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Public sector HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

DeKalb County, GA seeks an experienced HR Division Manager to lead staff across Employee Relations, HRIS, Organization & Employee Development, and Policy & Strategic Planning. This exempt role directs work, manages schedules, and counsels staff to ensure effective operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's in HR, six years of HR experience, supervisory skills, and professional HR certifications. The role emphasizes strategic planning, policy governance, and data-driven decision making within