Georgia Department of Administrative Services
Latatia Hunt-West is an experienced HR professional currently serving as Policy Manager at the Georgia Department of Administrative Services since April 2018. In this role, Latatia collaborates with the State Personnel Board to establish rules and develop statewide policies while providing technical expertise in HR policies and compliance for the state government HR community. Prior to this, Latatia held various positions at the Georgia Department of Human Services from December 2005 to April 2018, including Regional HR Manager for the North District, where responsibility included overseeing HR functions for 2200 employees across 55 counties. Latatia also served as HR Manager for the Division of Child Support Services and worked as an Employee Relations Analyst, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Latatia earned a Master of Public Administration specializing in Human Resources from the UGA School of Public and International Affairs.
Georgia Department of Administrative Services
The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) provides business solutions to Georgia’s state and local government entities. DOAS' product and service offerings encompass a broad spectrum that includes purchasing (procurement), risk management, enterprise human resources, fleet support services, and surplus property transactions. DOAS strives to meet the business needs of its customers while providing the highest level of customer service in a rapidly changing state government. State Purchasing negotiates statewide competitive contracts to reduce cost, offers technical assistance in conducting and assessing competitive bids, and provides efficient purchasing systems, standards, specifications, training on best practices, and compliance reviews. Risk Management directs the State's internal workers' compensation, liability, property, and unemployment insurance programs and also manages the Georgia State Indemnification programs for public officers. Human Resources Administration provides enterprise expertise in personnel policy and practices to help agencies attract, develop and retain a high performing workforce. The Office of Fleet Management provides guidance on vehicle purchases, assignment, usage, maintenance, operation, and disposal. Surplus Property is responsible for the identification and disposition of state and federal surplus property to state agencies and local governments, eligible non-profits, and the public.