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She leads the recruitment, talent management, compensation, employee relations, organizational and employee development, human resources information system, and occupational health functions for a workforce of nearly 7,000. Prior to joining DeKalb County, Ransom served as human resources commissioner for the City of Atlanta for nearly 16 years. There her responsibilities were similar to those at the county and included the wardship of benefits for employees in a union/non-union environment. Benita has also served as deputy senior of staff for the City of Atlanta Office of the Mayor and as a financial reviewer at Lockheed Corporation. Ransom's extensive public sector preliminaries is indicative of her weighing that public service is among the noblest professions and offers a wonderful opportunity to make a major difference in the quality of life of others. Ransom is the recipient of several professional and polity awards, and serves on various boards and committees. She received a Bachelor of Arts stratum in Economics from Fisk University graduating cum laude; and a Masters in BusinessWardship(Management) from Boston University. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, and nationally certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Departmental Summary - Human Resources and Merit System Department The Human Resources director oversees the development, implementation and coordination of policies and programs covering: recruitment and employment; training and employee development; classification and compensation; human resources information systems; employee relations; and skills testing. In addition, the director manages employee services and maintenance of the official internal personnel records system, drug and swig testing policies and unrepealable occupational health services. The Human Resources director moreover administers the county's disciplinary whoopee request process in vibrations with the DeKalb County lawmaking legalistic procedures and county ordinances.   Margaret Richwagen, Assistant Director Generalist Division:  Developed in 2011 when the department transitioned staff from a specialist model to a generalist/consultant model, serving as a “one-stop-shop” for staffing, onboarding, nomenclature and compensation, employee retention, succession planning, etc.   Catrina Rives, HR Operations AdministratorMerchantryDivision:   TheMerchantryUnit oversees the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources and Merit System Department (HR), and is responsible for the supervision and management of business, financial and support service activities.  This unit moreover focuses on improving efficiency and effectiveness by optimizing systems, policies and technology in order to provide largest consumer service.   Janet Essix, HR Manager  Employee Relations Division:  Responsible for promoting a increasingly harmonious work environment by: providing training for both management and employees on the proper wardship of progressive discipline; ensuring willpower is fairly and equitably administered; implementing training initiatives that promote understanding of county policies in order to reduce grievances and disciplinary actions; overseeing the hearing officer and Merit System Council processes; and interfacing with EEOC and the Department of Labor as necessary.   Katherine Furlong, HR Manager HR Information Systems (HRIS):  Maintains and manages HR databases, i.e., PeopleSoft, Kronos. This includes planning, designing, delivering and coordinating all changes impacting employee data; generating HR reports and entering, analyzing and validating personnel data; overseeing leave plans, i.e., FMLA, donation of leave, yearly leave, etc.; and maintaining the official personnel records of county employees.   Linda Gildersleeve-Blackwell, HR Manager Strategic Planning and Policy Development:  Reviews existing policies for their effectiveness; develops and recommends weightier practice solutions and modifications due to legal changes; coordinates HR Policy Council which provides feedback on the effectiveness of HR polices and services; and ensures pearly and resulting using of policies, procedures and practices.   Fabienne A. Niles, HR Manager Organization and EmployeeMinutiae(Training):  Responsible for comprehensive employee minutiae to be manifested in capable and productive employees delivering quality services to internal and external customers.  The semester is responsible for performance management, employee development, computer and soft skills training, leadership, management and supervisory development, team building, consumer service enhancements, new employee orientation and e-learning.   Stephen Moody, Occupational Compliance Administrator Occupational Health:  Coordinates generalized health screening and services for all applicants and employees.  Provides overall management and legalistic guidance in the operation of the Occupational Health Unit, assesses educational and programmatic needs, develops operational procedures and policies, and collaborates with other service providers. 147921 reads Human Resources Employment Opportunities Pay & Class Study About Us Event Calendar Find Events New to DeKalb? 311CCC@dekalbcountyga.gov 404-371-2000 1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030 Looking for something? 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