Human Resources Associate III or HR Specialist

This position is part of a collaborative team and serves as partner and coach to assigned departments. The role ensures compliance with legal requirements consults with departments about talent management (talent acquisition employee development and performance management) provides guidance on employee relations matters and facilitates HR training sessions. The ideal candidate will be adaptable able to thrive in a team-oriented work environment and possess coaching analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in HR information systems data analytics problem-solving attention to detail task prioritization and time management are essential.

• Partner with department leaders to assess business needs and develop HR strategies that align with organizational goals and comply with HR policies

• Provide coaching and guidance to address performance management resolve conflicts and navigate disputes

• Provide support through process improvements and structural and operational changes

• Ensure compliance with all legal regulatory and county policy requirements

• Recommend disciplinary actions for employee misconduct ensuring adherence to county policies

• Perform talent management functions including talent acquisition drug testing facilitation salary analyses and HRIS data management

• Process a high volume of personnel actions

• Leave management

• Represent Gwinnett County at Department of Labor hearings

• Conduct and facilitate supervisory and employee training about HR topics

• Represent HR as speaker at internal and external meetings

• This job requires fingerprinting.
• This job may require hours weekends and/or holidays.

• Associates degree in human resources business administration finance or a closely related field such as organizational leadership and management; AND
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the stated specialty areas: talent management employee relations HR compliance; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Bachelors degree in human resources business administration finance or a closely related field such as organizational leadership and management; AND
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the stated specialty areas: talent management employee relations HR compliance; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Five years of experience serving in a progressive HR role within an HR Department.

• Three years of experience interpreting and administering HR policies and providing guidance on employee relations matters.

• Proficiency using HRIS platforms preferably Oracle.

• Data analytics.

• SHRM-CP PHR SPHR or a similar HR Certification.

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits a wellness program professional development opportunities career advancement and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities safe neighborhoods plentiful greenspace and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff residents and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits including health coverage a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate too!) onsite employee wellness center longevity pay tuition reimbursement and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individuals total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnetts diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlantas Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest building trust and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship transparency and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging embracing and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology process and experience.

Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex) race color national origin (including ancestry) gender (identity and expression) sexual orientation age marital status familial status (including pregnancy) disability military or veteran status religion political affiliation immigration status homeless status or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application interview or testing process contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings use