People & Talent Generalist

The Community Foundation For Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GA
$80,000 - $90,000Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Talent Generalist serves in a key human resources generalist role responsible for managing core people programs and HR initiatives that support organizational goals and employee success, including talent acquisition, compliance, payroll and benefits administration, employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, and other HR operations. The People & Talent Generalist upholds the Foundation’s values of Accountability, Care and Excellence and helps to champion a supportive, people-first culture and a positive employee experience.

Requirements

  • 5 - 7 Years of Experience as a Human Resources generalist or a similar role.
  • Demonstrated success in providing excellent customer service in Human Resources to employees.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity and diplomacy with ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, adapt to changing organizational needs, and make sound decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.
  • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations involving employment practices and HR policies.
  • Demonstrated success in full-cycle recruiting, hiring, onboarding and offboarding.
  • Values diversity, equity and inclusion as our greatest strength and works to incorporate it across all People & Talent initiatives.
  • Culture-champion who helps create a supportive and positive people-first culture in alignment with organizational core values.
  • Possesses strong self-awareness with high emotional intelligence.
  • Builds and maintains effective relationships through strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-management skills.
  • Maintains a high level of organization and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, employee management software and HRIS platforms.

Nice To Haves

  • Personal or professional experience in a philanthropic, community foundation, or nonprofit organizations.
  • Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Paycom.
  • SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute day-to-day human resources operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, and offboarding, in partnership with the Managing Director.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, organizational policies, and internal procedures.
  • Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for organizational effectiveness and clarity.
  • Coordinate and collaborate across the organization on employee engagement, recognition, culture, and learning & development programs, in alignment with organizational values, that support employee growth, recognition and retention.
  • Manage HRIS systems, records, and reporting processes to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Provide input on people-related strategies, organizational effectiveness, and talent management initiatives.
  • Research and analyze workforce trends, employee feedback, HR metrics, and organizational needs to recommend improvements and inform decision-making.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives on behalf of the People & Talent department, representing department goals and priorities.
  • Other People & Talent duties, as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Two weeks accrued paid vacation
  • Two weeks accrued paid sick leave
  • Four mental health days
  • Two personal days
  • Two floating holidays
  • Ten holidays
  • 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • 100% employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • 100% employer-paid parking downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card
  • Affordable plans for legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more
  • Immediate eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) plan
  • 6% employer-paid contribution to 403(b) after one year of employment
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Employee Donor Advised Fund (DAF) after one year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program
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