Human Resources Contractor (Fractional)

The Gathering Spot•Atlanta, GA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gathering Spot is hiring a fractional HR Contractor to add capacity to our growing people operations. This role owns the day-to-day execution of recruiting, employee relations, terminations, and policy compliance across our Atlanta and Washington, D.C. employee base.

Requirements

7+ years of HR generalist experience, including direct experience managing recruiting, employee relations, and terminations
Deep working knowledge of Georgia employment law and District of Columbia employment law — multi-state experience is required
Hands-on operator mindset — this role does the work, not just advises on it
Track record of running hiring pipelines from sourcing through offer
Experience documenting and executing terminations, including in sensitive or complicated situations
Strong written communication skills — this role writes offer letters, policy documents, termination memos, and employee communications regularly
Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
Discretion and judgment — this role handles confidential personnel matters daily

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Experience in hospitality, membership clubs, or service-industry HR is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Source candidates and manage top-of-funnel recruiting across open roles in Atlanta and D.C.
Post jobs, screen resumes, conduct phone screens, and coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers
Draft and send offer letters; manage candidate communication through hire date
Maintain applicant tracking and reporting on time-to-hire, source quality, and pipeline health
Coordinate background checks and reference checks
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employee questions, complaints, and concerns
Investigate and document workplace issues; advise managers on appropriate next steps
Handle conflict resolution and mediation between employees and between employees and managers
Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews; surface trends to leadership
Manage termination processes from documentation through exit, including paperwork, final pay coordination, and offboarding
Advise managers on performance documentation and progressive discipline
Support managers through PIPs and performance-related conversations
Maintain personnel files with appropriate documentation for performance, training, and disciplinary records
Own employee handbook updates and policy maintenance
Ensure TGS remains compliant with federal, Georgia, and District of Columbia employment law (including ADA, FMLA, PWFA, PDA, FLSA, state-specific wage and hour laws, paid sick leave requirements)
Monitor regulatory changes in GA and DC and update policies and practices accordingly
Manage required postings, notices, and annual compliance filings
Maintain I-9 compliance and E-Verify processes
Coordinate with payroll on classification, exempt/non-exempt status, and pay practice compliance
Run new hire onboarding including paperwork, benefits enrollment coordination, and orientation logistics
Manage offboarding paperwork, COBRA notices, final pay, and equipment return