HR Generalist
Atlanta, GA | Onsite | Contract (Approx. 8 Weeks) | $35/hour
Retail / Wholesale Industry
We are seeking a temporary HR Generalist to provide operational support to a Corporate HR Business Partner team. This role will support a range of HR activities including employee relations, position management updates, HR data reporting, and offboarding processes.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced HR environment, and experienced with Excel and HR data management.
This position is a short-term contract expected to run approximately 320 hours.
Position Overview
The HR Generalist will assist the HR Business Partner team with day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations coordination, HRIS updates, and HR reporting support. This role will also partner with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure timely execution of HR processes.
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations Support
• Provide operational support to the Corporate HR Business Partner team
• Process position management updates including new roles, reclassifications, cost center updates, supervisor changes, and business unit assignments
• Submit and track HR job actions including requisitions, promotions, job changes, and terminations
Employee Relations Coordination
• Schedule and conduct investigation interviews as part of employee relations cases
• Track performance improvement plans (PIPs), deadlines, and required follow-ups
HR Reporting & Data Management
• Partner with HR reporting teams to prepare and analyze HR data
• Manipulate HR datasets using Excel for reporting and operational insights
Offboarding & Employee Experience
• Conduct exit interviews
• Manage offboarding documentation and processes
• Serve as point of contact coordinating work with HR Centers of Excellence including leave management, ADA accommodations, compensation, and employee experience teams
Requirements
Required Qualifications
• 2–5 years of HR experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience supporting HR operations or HR business partner teams
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage confidential employee information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills