Human Resources Director

Overview

The City of Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a new Human Resources Director to join the leadership team. Douglasville, located approximately 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta, combines a welcoming small-town environment with urban amenities. With a population exceeding 40,000 and a 30-minute drive to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, residents have access to metropolitan opportunities while enjoying a lower cost of living.

Douglasville's arts and culture scene includes the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville / Douglas County, housed in the historic Roberts-Mozley House. The city offers a vibrant arts scene, murals throughout town, and venues where local art is displayed. Beyond the arts, Douglasville provides diverse recreation, dining, and community events that create a dynamic environment for play, including outdoor spaces like over 100 acres of parks, the Douglasville Town Green, Silver Comet Trail, Hunter Park, and Sweetwater Creek State Park. Golf at West Pines Golf Club is available, and the city hosts numerous community events throughout the year.

About the City Government

The City of Douglasville operates under a Council / Manager form of government. The Mayor and City Council appoint a City Manager who is responsible for day-to-day operations. The City's workforce of over 400 employees provides a full range of services including Police, Fire, Community Development, Public Services, Parks & Recreation, Municipal Court, Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, and the City Clerk's Office. The City offers "A Dose of Douglasville," a 10-week program to acquaint residents with the structure of the City government and services provided. The culture of the City promotes flexibility, values hard work, and supports a healthy work-life balance with leadership that empowers staff to do their jobs professionally.

About the Position

The HR Director is responsible for managing the City's human resources, benefits, wellness, and safety and risk management programs while developing and implementing policies and programs covering employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, employee onboarding, training, talent acquisition, and other employee services. The Director reports to the Assistant City Manager.

For full position details, please review the position brochure at Mercer Group Associates Current Searches.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for the City of Douglasville Human Resources Director position is $130,000 to $150,000 depending upon qualifications and experience. The City of Douglasville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees including :

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and separate FSA for dependent care.
• Life Insurance covered by the City at 100% with additional voluntary coverage.
• Group and Voluntary Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Hospitalization coverages.
• Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with five (5) year vesting period.
• Robust Wellness Program including three onsite gyms (free of charge), Health & Wellness Fair and Week, Yoga and HIIT classes onsite, and Produce Giveaway.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.
• 14 Paid City Holidays plus Special Holiday and Christmas week off.
• Holiday Bonus, Sick Leave & Vacation Leave Buy Back Program, and Retention Bonus.
• Tution Assistance Program.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Relocation expense reimbursement is negotiable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit by email a cover letter, resume, list of at least five job related references (including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers), and salary history not later than October 10, 2025, to Jeff Hale, Senior Associate, Mercer Group Associates, at jeffhale@localgovhrs.com. For questions, please call 706-371-6126.

Alan Reddish, Senior Associate, 706-614-4961

The City of Douglasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, color, national origin, or disability.

Qualifications

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