HR Operations & Employee Relations Specialist

Position Summary

EmpowHRment Partners is seeking an organized, client-focused HR Operations Specialist to support multiple client organizations through HRIS administration, leave administration, benefits support, employee lifecycle transactions, and day-to-day HR operations. This role serves as the primary HR resource for designated micro-clients and partners with Senior Consultants and Client Leads to support employee relations, performance management activities, and compliance initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

· Administer and maintain client HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.

· Process employee lifecycle transactions including onboarding, promotions, compensation changes, transfers, benefits changes, and separations.

· Coordinate leave administration including FMLA, ADA tracking, medical leaves, personal leaves, and return-to-work processes.

· Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and qualifying life event changes.

· Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned micro-clients (typically under 15 employees).

· Support Client Leads with employee relations documentation, policy administration, attendance management, and performance review processes.

· Generate reports, conduct audits, maintain employee records, and ensure data integrity.

· Direct client support – answer employee questions, resolve employee issues, coach and guide managers.

· Participate in client meetings and provide occasional onsite client support.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

This position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the EmpowHRment Partners office for collaboration, training, and team meetings. Occasional travel to client locations throughout the metro Atlanta area may be required for onboarding support, employee meetings, training, audits, and other client-facing activities.

Required Qualifications

· 2-4 years of HR operations, HR administration, or HR coordinator experience.

· Experience with HRIS administration and employee data management.

· Experience supporting leave administration and benefits administration preferred.

· Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

· Ability to manage multiple client accounts and competing priorities.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

EmpowHRment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

EmpowHRment Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

EmpowHRment Partners is a boutique HR consulting firm that supports organizations across industries and sizes. Visit our website: www.empowhrment.com