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Human Resources Administration

​​​​​Creating enterprise-wide HR programs that help agencies attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce. ​
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The State of Georgia's Annual Workforce Report serves as a critical tool for identifying data-driven trends to enhance the management of the state's human resources.

The report includes a year-over-year comparison of workforce demographics, including turnover, retention, and staffing levels.

You can also access the GA HRA Retention Study Findings & Recommendations Report, 2024 Georgia Fact Book, and other reports on the Workforce Strategies Initiative page.

 

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We provide leadership and support of enterprise human resources functions to agencies of the executive branch that enable effective talent management. Our education, training, and oversight of employment policies, practices, and compliance empowers HR and business leaders to efficiently manage their workforce and minimize risks. Our guidance in compensation and benefits administration provides a framework that improves recruitment and retention of talent within state government.

Our human resources consulting services include:

  • Working with the State Personnel Board to establish uniform rules, policies, and practices in compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Creating and maintaining a job classification and pay structure.
  • Administering the Flexible Benefits Plan for state employees.
  • Providing talent management consulting, including policy interpretation and the provision of practical tools to help entities minimize HR compliance risks.
  • Managing the State Charitable Contributions Program (GASCCP), Employee Discount and Purchasing Programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Faithful Service Awards Program.

Who We Serve

State Entities Human Resource Professionals
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State Entities Human Resource Professionals

Information, tools, and resources for officials who develop and execute people and talent strategies for their organization.

Flexible Benefits Coordinators
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Flexible Benefits Coordinators

Information and resources for flexible benefits coordinators at state agencies, public school districts, and library systems.

Employees
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Employees

Information and resources for full-time benefit eligible employees of state agencies, public school districts, and library systems.

Recruiters

How-to Guides

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How to Manage Staff Reductions at My Agency

A reduction in force (RIF) is a layoff, furlough, or salary reduction of one or more employees…
For: HRA-Flexible Benefits Coordinators, HRA-State Entities HR Coordinators

Upcoming Events

News

Open Enrollment Coming Soon!

July 10, 2023
State Health and Flexible Benefits Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2024 will be held October 16 – November 4, 2023.  The DOAS website has flexible benefits information for agency coordinators and…
For: HRA-Employees, HRA-Flexible Benefits Coordinators

Newsletter Updates

DOAS' Human Resources Administration provides various resources in the form of newsletters, podcasts, and community meetings to keep the State of Georgia's Human Resources community informed about various topics of interest. With two newsletters, a podcast, and quarterly HR community meetings, it is one of HRA's goals to ensure HR professionals across the state remain in the loop on news and events.

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