Human Resources Generalist

JOB SUMMARY (BASIC FUNCTIONS): We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join the HR team in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA. Reporting to the HR Team Leader, this role provides day-to-day operational HR support with a strong emphasis on payroll administration, data accuracy, and HRIS maintenance, while supporting key HR lifecycle activities. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource for employees, managers, and internal stakeholders by ensuring accurate payroll processing, timely issue resolution, and consistent application of HR policies and employment practices. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role, ideal for an early-career HR professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and interested in developing payroll and HR operations expertise within a corporate environment. Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Payroll & HRIS Support (Primary Focus)

• Execute accurate and timely full-cycle multi-state U.S. payroll processing including weekly, hourly, and semi-monthly salaried payroll utilizing HRIS (ADP Workforce Now)

• Partner closely with Accounting and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, adjustments, and corrections

• Maintain and audit employee data in HRIS, ensuring accuracy of compensation, job changes, benefits deductions, and taxation

• Process payroll-related transactions, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, salary changes, bonuses, and one-time payments

• Assist with reconciliation of payroll reports and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations and company payroll policies

HR Operations Support

• Execute and track employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including documentation, system updates, and cross-functional coordination

• Prepare HR documentation such as employment letters, confirmation notices, policy acknowledgements, and payroll-related communications

• Support benefits administration activities that impact payroll, including benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and deductions

• Track required training, certifications, and compliance documentation

• Assist with audits, internal controls, and HR reporting related to payroll and employee data

• Respond to routine HR questions and escalate issues when appropriate

Administrative & Project Support

• Assist with HR metrics, payroll reports, and data analysis for leadership and compliance needs

• Support implementation of HR process improvements, system updates, and internal communications

• Perform administrative and project-based tasks to enhance over HR operations and payroll accuracy

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now (HRIS)

• 2-4 years of experience in HR operations or human resources support roles

• Exposure to multiple HR functional areas such as onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, or recruiting coordination

• Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment best practices

• Experience supporting employees and managers in a U.S. corporate environment preferred

• Ability to effectively navigate and maintain HRIS and talent management systems (e.g. ADP Workforce Now, SuccessFactors)

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidential employee and payroll data

• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment

• Advanced Microsoft suite – in particular, Excel, spreadsheet and power point skills required

• Experience using Excel functions such as Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs