Departmental Human Resources Representative

Departmental Human Resources Representative

Salary

$49,335.53 - $64,136.19 Annually

Location

The David Hankerson Building Marietta, GA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

05184

Department

Directors Office

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Grade Code

108

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to provide professional level human resources support and to serve as a human resources liaison to an assigned department.

Essential Functions

May post job openings and notices; receives and screens candidate applications; coordinates interview process; assists in interviewing candidates for vacant positions; obtains required documentation; compiles information; coordinates pre-employment process, orientation activities and official start dates; provides related information regarding benefits, work locations and other items. Performs payroll duties: reviews and enters timesheets into timekeeping system; monitors and maintains time sheet records and leave reports; prints and reviews payroll registers; and makes corrections and submits to payroll office.

Recommends salary adjustments and increases as directed; receives and responds to inquiries; conducts research; provides technical analysis; and makes appropriate recommendations. Performs personnel duties: educates staff on payroll/personnel policies and procedures; and assists management and supervisors with technical and administrative issues.

Reads, assimilates and disseminates information on changes in laws and regulations; confers with HR Department and department management regarding impact of changes on department policies and procedures; responds to internal and external requests for information regarding local, state and federal personnel laws and ordinances.

Prepares Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests: processes FMLA and Donation of Leave requests; ensures leave is used as approved; and maintains related documentation and records.

Participates in employee development processes; coordinates employee training schedules according to County requirements and specific needs of assigned department. Serves as a primary contact with Human Resources, Payroll and Information Technology on a variety of payroll/personnel processing matters.

Researches, compiles, and/or monitors administrative, statistical or other data pertaining to department operations; summarizes data, performs routine data analysis, and prepares reports; conducts research of department files, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed; Assists with adjustments or corrections for work/leave time.

Submits employee documentation to County Human Resources Department: communicates with and submits departmental employee documentation regarding various employee benefit changes and updates, employee tax and direct deposit changes, and other items; and may review and approves timesheet and leave data for the processing of payroll.

Assists with hiring procedures; requisitions positions, prints and distributes applications; processes new hires and forwards for approval; coordinates and conducts departmental orientation.

Maintains file system of a variety of confidential files/records and information; prepares files, organizes documentation, and files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; scans records into computer; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Management, Psychology, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in human resources or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, pollen and smoke.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb Countys Employee Benefits page to learn more.

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

• Yes
• No

05

Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

06

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

07

How many years of experience do you have in human resources or a related field??

• No experience
• Less than three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• Five to seven years of experience
• More than seven years of experience

08

Please describe your experience in human resources or a related field. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.

09

For any listed human resource experience, what was the largest number of personnel you supported?

• No experience
• Less than 50 personnel
• 50 - 249 personnel
• 250 - 499 personnel
• More than 500 personnel

10

Please check all that apply. Verify your experience is listed in the Work History section of your application.

• I have experience interpreting/implementing organizational policies and procedures.
• I have experience with payroll and time keeping.
• I have experience with handling and processing retirements.
• I have experience providing monthly reports.
• I have experience handling the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• I DO NOT have any experience listed above.

11

For each experience selected above, please describe your role. Verify your experience is listed in the Work History section of your application. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.

12

Do you have experience using NeoGov or a similar applicant tracking system?

• Yes
• No

13

If you have experience using NEOGOV or a similar applicant tracking system, please list following: what job you used it at, how long you used it for, and what functions did you perform. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted. Please verify anything written below is included in your Employment History section.

14

Do you have experience working with AMS Advantage HR software or any other type of HRIS system?

• Yes
• No

15

Please describe your experience working with AMS Advantage HR or any other HRIS system. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.

16

Do you have experience completing new hire documents such as an I-9, G-4 (State of Georgia Tax Withholding), and/or a W-4 Form (Federal Tax Withholding)?

• Yes
• No

17

Please indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel.

• No experience
• Beginner (Can produce basic formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, and DATE functions)
• Intermediate (Can create worksheets involving extensive formatting and more complex formulas such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF)
• Advanced (Can link spreadsheets, create pivot tables, and create complex formulas such as multiple IF statements)

18

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Cobb County Government

Address 100 Cherokee Street

Suite #200

Marietta, Georgia, 30090

Website http://www.cobbcounty.gov