HR Business Partner

Hiring a HR Generalist in Atlanta, GA

Job Description

The Human Resource Generalist role provides hands-on support to one or more sites. The HR Generalist acts as the primary HR contact for employees and leaders within assigned sites, focusing on employee relations, culture and engagement, coaching and manager development, as well as training. The role involves partnering closely with site leadership to drive a positive workplace culture, ensure consistency in HR policies, and provide guidance on employee-related matters. Workforce planning and talent retention are key functions of this role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary resource for handling employee relations matters, conducting investigations, resolving workplace conflicts, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Manage onboarding of new hires, create and enter paperwork in the HRIS system, manage employee records, file, coordinate meetings, and provide general support to the HR department.
• Partner with site leadership to foster a positive and inclusive work environment, reinforce company values, and coordinate employee engagement initiatives such as employee luncheons and other events.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on effective practices, employee performance, performance management (reviews), and suggest development strategies to enhance managerial effectiveness.
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR-related policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring consistent application and compliance.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries, including benefits, payroll, compensation increases, leaves of absence, and workplace accommodation, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Work closely with corporate HR teams and site leaders to align HR strategies with business goals and support organizational growth.
• Assist in identifying workforce trends, turnover concerns, and opportunities for retention strategies across assigned locations. Participate in interviews and intake processes and conduct exit interviews as needed.
• Assist in the recruitment process by scheduling, screening, interviewing candidates, and coordinating pre-employment screenings as needed.
• Manage new hire processing including paperwork, orientation, integration on the first day, preparing workstations, sending IT requests, and badge access management.

Essential Skills

• Human resources expertise with two plus years of HR generalist-type experience, preferably with employee relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required or commensurate additional years of experience.
• HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.

Work Environment

This position requires working five days onsite, with potential travel once a month with advance notice. Work hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $ /yr.

Company benefits
401k
Health
Dental
Vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.