Human Resources Manager II - DPW

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

8h•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager II serves as the senior HR business partner supporting the Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation. This position directs the planning, development, implementation, administration, and delivery of human resources services to assigned departments, including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, leave administration, organizational development, compliance, and employee engagement. The incumbent partners closely with executive leadership, operational managers, and HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) to develop workforce strategies that support the delivery of critical municipal services, infrastructure projects, transportation operations, fleet operations, sanitation services, engineering functions, and public works initiatives. The position serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to leadership while ensuring compliance with City policies, City Code, and applicable employment laws.

Requirements

Knowledge of municipal government operations.
Knowledge of workforce planning and talent management practices within operational and field-service environments.
Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, workers' compensation, CDL workforce requirements, and applicable employment regulations.
Knowledge of infrastructure, transportation, fleet, engineering, construction, sanitation, or public works operational environments.
Ability to interpret and apply City Code, personnel policies, labor and employment laws, and HR best practices.
Ability to analyze workforce data and develop strategic recommendations for leadership.
Ability to effectively support large operational workforces with diverse employee populations.
Ability to analyze situations and processes and suggest/sell process improvement solutions.
Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, supervisors, and HR staff regarding HR policies and procedures.
Works collaboratively with HR team members, payroll, and departmental contacts to ensure consistent application of HR processes and timely resolution of HR-related matters.

Responsibilities

Leads workforce planning initiatives to support operational staffing needs across Public Works and Transportation.
Partners with department leadership to address workforce shortages, succession planning, recruitment challenges, and retention strategies.
Supports organizational restructuring, position management, and workforce optimization initiatives.
Provides strategic guidance regarding employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, grievances, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
Reviews and approves disciplinary recommendations to ensure consistency, equity, and compliance with City Code and employment regulations.
Conducts or oversees workplace investigations and provides recommendations to departmental leadership.
Partners with departmental leadership to support workforce safety initiatives and compliance efforts.
Collaborates with Risk Management and Safety personnel regarding workers' compensation matters, return-to-work programs, and workplace accommodations.
Provides guidance regarding FMLA, ADA, FLSA, DOT regulations, CDL-related workforce issues, and other applicable employment laws.
Oversees recruitment and retention strategies for skilled trades, engineering, transportation, fleet maintenance, and operational personnel.
Supports leadership development initiatives and talent succession planning for supervisory and management positions.
Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Serves as a trusted advisor to commissioners, deputy commissioners, bureau directors, and division managers.
Utilizes workforce metrics and analytics to identify trends and recommend solutions related to turnover, absenteeism, vacancies, productivity, and employee engagement.
Leads HR projects supporting departmental strategic priorities and operational goals.