Human Resources - Director

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  Human Resources Director
Department: Dawson County Human Resources
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $70,549.00 Annually
Status: Full-Time/Salary/Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Job Summary:
This position is responsible, under administrative direction from the County Manager, to plan, organize, and direct the County’s Human Resources Department.  This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Human Resources Department and the establishment and direction of departmental and payroll policy and procedures, consistent with the role of Human Resources as a strategic partner with other County departments.

Job Requirements:
Applicant must possess knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business/Public Administration or a related field and three years of progressively responsible related experience OR any combination of education, training and experience with sufficient experience to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two to three years’ experience or service.  Applicant must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills along with exceptional interpersonal communication, data entry and organizational skills.  Applicant must have leadership experience and the ability to communicate and work together with departments and external agencies.  Experience with onboarding processes and Risk Management preferred.  Incumbent should be skilled in operating modern office equipment and knowledgeable in office procedures, administrative methods and be Microsoft Office proficient. The applicant must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and be able to pass a background check and a drug screening.

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To apply for a position with Dawson County, please complete and submit the application below. If you are unable to complete an application online, applications are available in the County Administration office, or you may print a Dawson County Employment Application here.  Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncounty.org; faxed to 706-531-2716; or mailed or dropped off in person to Dawson County Government, Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.