Salary: $61,164.02 Annually Location : GA 30334, GA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-72741 Division/Office: OHR - Office of Human Resource Unit: Office Of Human Resource Mgt. Opening Date: 11/19/2024 Closing Date: 12/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern DescriptionStronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position. Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Human Resource Management (OHR) is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Specialist 2 (Compensation). This position is located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.OUR JOIN TEAM!!!Job DescriptionPay Grade: K Under general supervision, provides analysis, research and technical expertise in a specific area of personnel within an organization. Assists with projects that have a significant impact to the agency. Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reviews/approves classification and compensation requisitions/personnel actions via an automated personnel action processing system (NEOGOV).
- Evaluates positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and compensation.
- Researches and prepares data for occupational classifications, position descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems.
- Assesses need and develops position analysis instruments and materials.
- Accurately documents and clearly communicates the technical process, project and/or conclusions in appropriate detail and format..
- Effectively communicates appropriate recommendations based on findings from research and analysis.
- Develops, conducts and analyzes market surveys to make recommendations regarding reassignment of jobs to proper pay grades.
- Responds to external salary surveys.
- Determines special pay qualifiers, FLSA designations and pay entry rates.
- Recommends salary options to address recruitment/retention issues.
- Provides interpretation of State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules, technical assistance to agencies and analysis of requests for special pay adjustments.
- Actively participates in internal and/or interagency development teams, serving as the HR resource.
- Interprets and provides accurate information regarding HR rules and policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED AND two (2) years of job-related experience in human resources;
OR
- One (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Spec 1 (HRP020) or position equivalent.
Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
- Compensation and classification work experience in corporation environment or governmental entity.
- Experience directly implementing data management using PeopleSoft and/or Workday.
- Experience interpreting Fair Labor Standards Act regulations relative to exempt and non-exempt classification status.
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
- Experience effectively collaborating with personnel at all levels of an organization and agency and community partners who provide/receive sourcing support.
- Exceptional written and analytical skills as initially assessed by a review of application credentials submitted.
Additional InformationFor more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human ServicesEmployment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks. DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information. Insurance Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available. Health Benefits: 1-800-###-#### Flexible Benefits: 1-877-###-#### Retirement State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry Employee Retirement System: 1-800-###-#### Deferred Compensation Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans. Peach State Reserves: 1-877-###-#### Credit Union Employees are eligible to become members of the and 01 What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate Degree
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College/Tech
- High School Diploma
- GED
- None of the Above
02 How many years of work experience do you have with compensation and classification in a corporation environment or governmental entity?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
03 How many years of work experience do you have interpreting Fair Labor Standards Act regulations relative to exempt and non-exempt classification status?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- 4+ Years
- 5+ Years
04 Do you have experience using Peoplesoft Human Capital Management (HCM)?
05 Do you have a Human Resources certification?
- No
- PHR
- SPHR
- IMPA-CP
- IMPA-SCP
- SHRM-CP
- SHRM-SCP
- Other (please show on application).
06 How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite?
- None
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