JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) is seeking a visionary and experienced Human Resources Director to lead and manage the agency’s HR strategy in support of our mission to enhance public safety through effective community-based supervision. We are an integral part of the criminal justice system, and we value accountability, integrity, selfless service, teamwork, and individual development. We strive to be a national leader for innovative and progressive community supervision. 

This senior-level position provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resource staff and functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, compensation, benefits, performance management, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of public sector HR operations, experience managing HR functions within a law enforcement or public safety environment, and a demonstrated ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-accountability culture. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills are essential to foster a positive and compliant workforce that supports DCS’s critical mission. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED and six (6) years of managerial  or supervisory experience in human resources; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Human Resources (HRM012) or position equivalent.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant must meet four (4) or more of the preferred qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or a HR specialty area, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related field.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Labor Relations or other closely related field and three (3) years of experience in human resource management.

• Six (6) years or more of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least four (4) years successful experience as a HR manager in hiring, recruitment, and onboarding; classification and compensation; payroll, benefits, employment law, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, EEO, policy development, compliance audits, and employee relations. 

• Four (4) years or more managerial HR experience working in a government,  public safety, or law enforcement agency. Demonstrated experience handling sensitive, high-stakes personnel issues and working in a high-fast pace culture. 

• Experience with Human Resource Information Systems ( i.e. SAO Teamworks HCM, GA@Work)  and data analytics. 

• Demonstrated experience managing centralized and decentralized staff.
  
  
   

The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other related statuses, protected by applicable state and federal statutes. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation, when needed during the application or screening processes, by contacting the Office of Human Resources at human.resources@dcs.ga.gov.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this  job announcements in an alternative format, or if you require assistance or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the selection process, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at ada.request@dcs.ga.gov.