Human Resources Representative I - Parks & Recreation

Salary: $47,466.00

Posting expires: May 15, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards:
Responsible for providing hands-on business partner support to assigned operating unit, coordinating with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) to provide solutions to client needs and in the implementation of HR initiatives, policies, and procedures. Under the direction of HR Manager, carries out day-to-day HR functions. Serves as a resource to supervisors and staff to ensure the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
Supervision Received:
Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

•    Works with HR Administrators to ensure the accurate and timely flow of personnel transactions from assigned operating unit. 
•    Collaborates with Recruiting on candidate tracking, candidate relationship management, offer development, and on-boarding of new employees to assigned client group. 
•    Leverages relationships with COEs to provide guidance to managers and supervisors when issues arise related to performance, disciplinary action, or employee grievances. 
•    Assists the HR Manager in providing coaching to the leadership team to support leadership development, decision-making, human resources management, problem-solving, and performance management. 
•    Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on interpretation and implementation of City Code, workplace policies and practices, and relevant federal and state laws and regulations. 
•    Upon instruction from Director, Labor Relations and/or HR Manager, provides support for investigations, collects and maintains information and documentation.
•    Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. 
•    Applies organizational policies.
•    Maintains employee files for new hire paperwork and confidential documents.
•    Enters new hire information into Oracle.
•    Collaborates with Recruiting on candidate tracking, candidate relationship management, offer development and on-boarding of new employees.
•    Responds to employee questions regarding Human Resources.
•    Prepares interview packets and schedules applicant interviews.
•    Mediates internal conflicts between employees and/or managers.
•    May provide support to the HR Manager by running reports to analyze and compile data identifying trends within operating unit. 
•    May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed.
•    May perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

•    Knowledge of two or more of the core functional areas of HR, i.e., talent management, compensation. 
•    Knowledge of laws and regulations related to HR (e.g., ADA, FMLA, Title VII). 
•    Strong customer and results orientation. 
•    Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with emotional or confrontational circumstances.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience - 
1.    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field; and two (2) years of experience in an HR role with exposure to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development, or performance management (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of six (6) years of professional related experience in an HR role with exposure to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development, or performance management). 
2.    This job requires mandatory in office work only.

Licensures and Certifications - None required.
Preferred Requirements - 
Work Environment:
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.
Lifting Requirements: 
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Schedule:
This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.