Human Resources
Empowering careers. Building communities. Serving excellence.
DeKalb County Human Resources serves nearly 7,000 dedicated public servants across one of Georgia's most dynamic counties. Under the leadership of Director Benita C. Ransom, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, our department drives innovation, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to equity and service.
Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: 404-371-2332
Address: 1300 Commerce Dr., Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30030
Our Mission
To provide a diverse, professional and motivated workforce through competitive compensation, continuous training and development, and consistent and fair administration of policies and procedures.
One DeKalb. One Mission. One Future.
Goals
- Attract, hire, and retain a diverse, highly qualified workforce that reflects and effectively serves customer departments and the community.
- Provide competitive and equitable total rewards (pay, benefits, and recognition) that support recruitment, retention, and internal equity.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment where employees feel valued, heard, and supported.
- Promote employee health, wellness, and work-life balance initiatives to enhance well-being and retention.
- Invest in employee learning, development, and leadership to build organizational capacity, deepen bench strength, enhance skills, boost engagement and satisfaction, and expand opportunities for job enrichment.
- Enhance HR staff professional development by providing ongoing training, certifications, and leadership opportunities to strengthen expertise and effectiveness.
- Continually streamline and update HR policies and processes through technology enhancements to enable HR professionals to better serve as business consultants/partners.