HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist
Location: Atlanta, GA (On-site/Office) Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Managing Partner
FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

POSITION
OVERVIEW

Our
client is a multi-state creditor collections law firm based in Atlanta, GA,
providing legal and financial recovery services to their clients with a
commitment to compliance, professionalism, and operational excellence.

We
are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our team — a
position that has become available due to the internal promotion of our
previous HR Generalist. This role serves as a key resource for both employees
and leadership, managing a broad range of human resources functions including
employee relations, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and
organizational development. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a
proactive mindset, and the ability to handle both routine HR operations and
complex people situations with professionalism and confidence.

Requirements

KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES

The
HR Generalist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

· Employee
Relations & Policy Administration

· Administer
day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, performance management,
and policy enforcement

· Provide
guidance to employees and managers on HR procedures, best practices, and
conflict resolution

· Support
and document disciplinary processes, PIPs, and terminations in accordance with
company policy and applicable law

· Foster
a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with organizational values

Recruitment
& Onboarding

· Support
full-cycle recruitment including job postings, candidate screening, interview
coordination, and offer letters

· Facilitate
new hire orientation and ensure a seamless transition into the organization

· Maintain
and update applicant tracking system (ATS) records with accuracy and timeliness

Benefits
Administration

· Assist
with benefits administration including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and
ancillary plans

· Support
open enrollment processes and serve as a primary contact for employee benefits
questions

· Coordinate
with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve employee issues

Payroll
Review & Finalization

· Review
and finalize payroll for a workforce of 100+ employees, ensuring accuracy,
completeness, and compliance prior to processing

· Utilize
Venture software to audit payroll data, run pre-finalization reports, and
approve payroll submissions

· Ensure
payroll is processed in accordance with federal and Georgia state wage and hour
laws

Compliance
& Recordkeeping

· Monitor
and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including
FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, and State-specific regulations

· Maintain
accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS system

· Support
HR audit preparation and respond to government agency inquiries as needed

· Track
federal and state employment law changes and update internal practices
accordingly

Performance
Management & Training

· Support
performance management cycles by advising managers on goal setting,
documentation standards, and feedback delivery

· Coordinate
employee training programs, learning initiatives, and development opportunities

· Assist
in the development and maintenance of HR policies, SOPs, and the employee
handbook

Leave
Administration

· Administer
leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, and
state leave requirements

· Track
and communicate leave status to managers and payroll in accordance with policy
and applicable law

HR
Reporting & Analytics

· Prepare
HR reports and metrics for management including turnover analysis, headcount,
time-to-fill, and benefits cost data

· Identify
trends and recommend actionable improvements based on HR data

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

· Bachelor’s
degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

· 5
years of progressive HR Generalist experience

· Working
knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII,
EEOC)

· Experience
with HRIS platforms (e.g., Vensure, ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or similar)

· Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

· Strong
interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

· High
degree of discretion and confidentiality

· Demonstrated
ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Prior
experience in a company with 100+ employees

WORK
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Standard
office environment; prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a
computer

· Occasional
travel may be required

· Ability
to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion

This job description is intended to convey information essential
to understanding the scope of the HR Generalist role. It is not intended to be
an exhaustive list of qualifications, duties, or responsibilities. Duties and
expectations may be modified at the discretion of management.

Benefits

COMPENSATION
& BENEFITS

· Comprehensive
health, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k)
with employer match

· Paid
time off and company holidays
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We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer.