HR Generalist

hrEdge • Atlanta, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist is an on-site role in Atlanta, Georgia, within the Human Resources department and reports to the Managing Partner. The role supports employees and leadership at a multi-state creditor collections law firm, managing employee relations, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, payroll review, and organizational development. The position became available following the internal promotion of the previous HR Generalist.

The HR Generalist handles routine HR operations as well as complex employee situations, applying sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion. Responsibilities include supporting recruitment and onboarding, reviewing and finalizing payroll for a workforce of 100 or more, maintaining confidential employee records, administering benefits and leave programs, supporting performance management and training, and preparing HR reports and metrics. The role also monitors employment-law changes and helps maintain compliant HR practices, policies, procedures, and employee-handbook materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, and EEOC requirements.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Vensure, ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in a company with 100 or more employees.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, and policy enforcement.
• Advise employees and managers on HR procedures, best practices, and conflict resolution.
• Support and document disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans, and terminations in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with organizational values.
• Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer letters.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and support employees’ transition into the organization.
• Maintain accurate, timely applicant-tracking-system records.
• Assist with health, dental, vision, 401(k), and ancillary benefits administration; support open enrollment and respond to employee benefits questions.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve employee issues.
• Review and finalize payroll for a workforce of 100 or more, checking accuracy, completeness, and compliance before processing.
• Use Venture software to audit payroll data, run pre-finalization reports, and approve payroll submissions.
• Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with federal and Georgia wage-and-hour laws.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Title VII.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS system.
• Support HR audit preparation and respond to government-agency inquiries as needed.
• Track changes to federal and state employment laws and update internal practices accordingly.
• Advise managers on goal setting, documentation standards, and feedback delivery during performance-management cycles.
• Coordinate employee training programs, learning initiatives, and development opportunities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies, standard operating procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, and applicable state leave requirements.
• Track and communicate leave status to managers and payroll in accordance with policy and applicable law.
• Prepare management reports and metrics, including turnover analysis, headcount, time-to-fill, and benefits-cost data.
• Identify trends in HR data and recommend actionable improvements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level