HR Generalist - USA

Marcura•Atlanta, GA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Marcura is seeking an HR Generalist to serve as the hands-on HR lead for its US entity. The role is approximately 60% focused on HR operations and compliance for US-based employees and 40% supporting the VP, HR with employee relations, performance, and talent initiatives. It helps deliver a consistent employee experience that meets federal and state requirements and aligns with the wider People Team’s policies, processes, and Factorial. The HR Generalist partners with HR Operations, Payroll, and Capability Partners, and is the first point of contact for US managers and employees on people matters. The position supports the US employee lifecycle, benefits and payroll processes, employee relations, HR systems, and organisational change in an international, matrixed organization. Some early or late starts to collaborate with colleagues in other countries may be needed.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in HR Generalist or HR Manager roles in the United States.
Strong working knowledge of US federal and multi-state employment law, including FLSA classification, FMLA and state leave, ADA accommodations, EEO and anti-discrimination, and state pay transparency rules; sound judgment about when to involve legal counsel.
Experience with multi-state US employment compliance and employee relations case management within an international group.
Experience supporting the US employee lifecycle end to end, including offers and contracts, onboarding, Form I-9 verification, changes, leave, and exits.
Experience maintaining a US Employee Handbook and US policies in line with changing federal and state requirements.
Confidence in US benefits administration and payroll inputs, and comfort working with brokers and providers.
Experience partnering with managers and senior HR colleagues in a matrixed environment.
Strong attention to detail, organisation, prioritisation, discretion, integrity, and follow-through.
Comfort working with HRIS data and reporting.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Degree in Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cruise, technology, product, FinTech, or maritime technology sectors.
Experience supporting a distributed or remote workforce.
Experience with PEO or EOR employment models.
End-to-end HRIS experience, including HRIS or payroll implementation or migration; experience with Factorial or a similar system is an advantage.
Experience supporting organisational change or acquisitions.
Availability for some early or late starts to collaborate with colleagues in other countries.

Responsibilities

Serve as the hands-on HR lead for Marcura’s US entity, spending approximately 60% of the role on HR operations and compliance for US-based employees and 40% supporting the VP, HR with employee relations, performance, and talent initiatives.
Ensure a consistent, well-run employee experience that complies with federal and state requirements and aligns with group People Team policies, processes, and Factorial.
Partner closely with HR Operations, Payroll, and Capability Partners, and act as the first point of contact for US managers and employees on people matters.
Support the US employee lifecycle end to end, including offers and contracts, onboarding, Form I-9 verification, employee changes, leave, and exits.
Maintain the US Employee Handbook and US policies in line with changing federal and state requirements.
Administer US benefits, including open enrollment, 401(k), COBRA, and ACA, and provide accurate payroll inputs.
Handle employee relations investigations and sensitive cases fairly, calmly, and with appropriate documentation.
Support HRIS data and reporting, and HRIS or payroll implementation or migration.
Support organisational change or acquisitions.
Manage a varied workload, maintain accurate and compliant HR processes, and identify ways to improve them.