Departments
Human Resources
Like any good organization, the Macon Water Authority is comprised of hard working, dedicated individuals. The Human Resources (HR) Department of the Authority works every day to ensure that the needs of those employees are met. The HR department oversees many major areas that affect the daily lives of MWA employees.
First and foremost, the HR department is in charge of the safety of the MWA employees. Being a public utility, there are inherent risks in the day-to-day operations of the Authority. The HR department conducts safety training and inspections of the facilities to make certain that the employees of the MWA work in the safest environment possible. In the unfortunate event that an accident happens, the HR department makes certain that the workers' compensation is handled properly. The HR department also implements the MWA's drug and alcohol policy. For the safety and security of all of our employees, as well as the many customers we serve, the MWA operates in a drug and alcohol free environment.
Important to all employees of the MWA is the maintenance of the payroll system. The HR department handles all levels of payroll, including data entry, check processing, dispersal of deductions, and the garnishment of wages. Along with these duties, the HR department is the administrator of the multitude of benefits offered to MWA employees. These benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as retirement and deferred compensation plans.
For many, the work of the HR department actually begins prior to employment at the MWA, as the department is in charge of recruitment and placement for the Authority. These activities include advertising, application collection and processing, interview scheduling, and making conditional job offers.
Once an applicant is accepted for a position, the HR department is charged with the responsibility of conducting a plethora of orientations and trainings to ensure that the new employee is equipped with the knowledge and expertise needed to be a productive employee of the MWA. That training doesn't end there, as the HR department conducts training and performance evaluations throughout an employee's time with the MWA, to ensure that they perform at the level that our customer's deserve.
For more information on the Human Resources Department, please contact Kellie Wyatt, Human Resources Manager, at 478-464-5646.