Human Resources, Deputy Commissioner
City of AtlantaAbout the role
Posting expires: 12/27/2025
Salary Commensurate with experience
General Description and Classification Standards:
Position reports to the Human Resources Commissioner and directs the planning, development, implementation, administration, and budgeting of most or all of the following human resource functions: employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, HRIS, and health and safety services programs. Advises Commissioner on personnel policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions as consistent with strategic direction.
Supervision Received:
Receives general direction from the Commissioner focusing on strategic objectives and is collaborative in nature. This level has broad latitude to make decisions. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Reports to the Human Resources Commissioner and manages multiple functions that may include employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, HRIS, and health and safety services programs.
Advises Commissioner on personnel policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions as consistent with strategic direction.
Evaluates and recommends city-wide HR policies and procedures.
Supervises a broad range of clerical, paraprofessional, and professional employees and managers.
Works with external consultants to provide required information and ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function and plans for the long-term talent needs of the organization; identifies, coaches, and mentors employees for future positions.
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