HR Specialist (Atlanta Distribution Center)

DICK'S Sporting Goods•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Specialist is based at DICK’S Sporting Goods’ Atlanta, Georgia Distribution Center and partners with the HRBP-Sr Manager and DC leadership team. The role serves as a subject matter expert for HR processes, systems, and day-to-day teammate support, with Employee Relations as a primary responsibility. It also supports HR analytics, job description updates, employee relations case management, and teammate lifecycle initiatives within the Distribution Center. The required schedule is Monday through Thursday, 12:30 PM–9:30 PM, and Friday, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
1–3 years of relevant HR experience.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply data-driven, thoughtful judgment.
Ability to balance business needs with empathy, using active listening, critical thinking, and sound decision-making.
Ability to work the required schedule.

Nice To Haves

Direct exposure to employee relations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a first-line resource for teammate and leader HR questions and concerns within the Distribution Center.
Support Employee Relations investigations, documentation, and resolution in partnership with the HRBP-Sr Manager.
Guide leaders on performance management, corrective action, attendance, and policy interpretation.
Assist in developing and executing teammate engagement and retention strategies.
Partner with leadership to identify Employee Relations trends and mitigate risk.
Facilitate HR processes and system procedures, including offer preparation, onboarding support, payroll oversight, and unemployment claims.
Serve as a subject matter expert in company HR systems (HRM), support system enhancements, and assist with training and onboarding new HR teammates.
Develop, maintain, and update HR templates, SOPs, and documentation, and communicate updates clearly and consistently.
Guide and train business leaders on HR policies, processes, and compliance requirements.
Review HR dashboards and reports to identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities, and partner with leaders to drive action.
Support performance review calibrations, talent discussions, and ongoing workforce planning.
Participate in special HR projects and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.