Description
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, uniquely combines a welcoming small-town environment with the advantages of urban amenities. Boasting a population exceeding 40,000, Douglasville benets from its 30- minute drive to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport—the world’s busiest airport—as well as access to Metro Atlanta’s prominent professional sports venues and attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags Over Georgia, and more. This strategic location affords residents convenient access to metropolitan opportunities and entertainment, while maintaining a lower cost of living thanks to Douglasville’s competitively priced housing making it an outstanding place to live, work, and play.
Douglasville's vibrant arts and culture scene is also a significant part of its appeal. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, housed in the historic Roberts-Mozley House, is a hub for the arts. The venue hosts a full schedule of events, including chamber concerts, readings, and monthly art exhibitions featuring local artists. Enjoy the beauty of murals throughout town and visit the many venues where local art is on display.
Beyond the arts, Douglasville offers diverse recreation, dining, and community events that create a dynamic environment for play. For outdoor enthusiasts, the city boasts over 100 acres of parks, including the Douglasville Town Green, Silver Comet Trail, Hunter Park, and Sweetwater Creek State Park, which offer a range of activities from disc golf to hiking. Family games and lms are available in City parks in the summer, and you can head to the links at the West Pines Golf Club for a round of 18. The City also hosts numerous community events throughout the year, bringing residents together and fostering a strong sense of belonging.
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 the city's 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. To further connect these services to the community, the City offers “A Dose of Douglasville,” a 10-week program to acquaint residents of Douglasville with the structure of the City government and services provided. The culture of the City of Douglasville promotes exibility; values hard work and supports a healthy work-life balance with political 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.
- Tuition 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 [email protected]. 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.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in public or personnel administration, human resources, business management, or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in human resources/personnel management or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Certification preferred; Certified Human Resources Manager or Advanced Certified Human Resources Manager certification preferred, local government experience preferred.