HR Advisor

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Advisor will partner with employees and leaders at all levels - someone who brings practical HR expertise, sound judgment, and a genuine passion for people. This role plays a key part in shaping a positive employee experience while supporting compliance, people programs, and strategic HR initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with leaders and teams across the organization to help employees do their best work and feel supported along the way, bringing a data-driven mindset to identify trends, inform decisions, and continuously improve the employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university
6+ years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in an HR generalist or advisory role
Strong employee relations and problem‑solving skills
Business acumen with the ability to deliver practical HR solutions
Relationship‑building and coaching capability with leaders at all levels
Project management and organizational effectiveness
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in the use of HCM software
Advanced proficiency with MS Office

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR (or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) certification preferred
Previous Workday and/or UKG experience a plus

Responsibilities

Be a trusted resource for employees and managers by providing day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and support on employee relations matters
Partner with managers and supervisors to navigate performance concerns, workplace challenges, and employee engagement opportunities
Contribute to People Committee initiatives by offering insights, participating in discussions, and supporting follow‑up actions
Help plan and oversee employee activities that strengthen culture, connection, and engagement
Support DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives, programs, and reporting efforts that promote a welcoming, inclusive workplace
Conduct and/or support exit interviews; synthesize themes and share insights/learnings with leaders to strengthen engagement, retention, and the overall employee experience
Routinely serve as backup support for payroll to help ensure accuracy, continuity, and smooth processing
Assist with benefits invoice processing, reconciliation, and vendor coordination
Create and support HR presentations and decks for leadership meetings, committees, and people‑focused initiatives
Facilitate and support New Manager Training, helping leaders build competencies in people management fundamentals and HR best practices
Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to managers as they grow their leadership and employee management skills
Support HR compliance activities, including policy adherence, audits, documentation, and regulatory reporting
Help ensure HR practices are applied consistently and in alignment with organizational policies and applicable regulations
Lead and support HR projects from planning through execution, helping keep initiatives organized, on track, and well‑communicated
Use people data and HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, ER trends) to identify root causes, share insights with stakeholders, and support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement
Contribute ideas and solutions that improve processes, support change initiatives, and enhance employee experience