Generalist, People & Culture (Human Resources)

Atlanta International School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta International School in Atlanta, GA, seeks a People & Culture Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and benefits administration with high-quality, compliant, and employee-centered services on-site.

As part of the People and Culture team, you will collaborate with leadership and staff to promote a positive employee experience, manage HRIS tasks, and ensure accurate records while upholding AIS values and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Mandatory experience with ADP Workforce Now (2–3 years).
• HR experience as Coordinator/Generalist (2–3 years).
• Proficiency with MacBook hardware and macOS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel managers and staff on People & Culture policies.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation for a seamless experience.
• Process HR documentation and personnel records updates.
• Manage HRIS-related inquiries and system access issues.
• Respond to payroll inquiries in partnership with Payroll.
• Support employee relations and conflict resolution.

Skills

ADP Workforce Now

MacBook proficiency

Google Workspace

Project management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ADP/WFN

MacOS

Google Drive/Sheets

Job description

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) is a 3K to Grade 12 IB World School that brings together students, educators, and families from more than ninety countries. Guided by our three pillars of the IB Continuum, Intercultural Understanding, and Language Learning, AIS offers a globally minded, inquiry-driven education that prepares students to lead with purpose and integrity.

Our Buckhead Campus is an urban learning environment in the heart of Atlanta, giving students access to the cultural, academic, and professional opportunities of a major international city. Museums, universities, arts institutions, and civic organizations serve as extensions of our classrooms.

Our Sandy Springs Campus sits on twenty four wooded acres along the Chattahoochee River and is home to the Mouratoglou Atlanta Academy tennis program. This nature-rich setting provides space for outdoor learning, partnerships, and unique student experiences.

Across both campuses, AIS delivers a unified curriculum through the full IB continuum. Students pursue multiple pathways to graduation, including the IB Diploma Programme, the IB Careers-related Programme, AISx flexible pathways, and the AIS Impact Diploma. Within our diverse and multilingual community, students grow as critical thinkers, collaborators, and compassionate leaders who make a meaningful impact in the world.

Our school is committed to the safety and well-being of every child. We maintain rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure a secure, supportive, and nurturing environment where all students can thrive.

JOB PURPOSE

The People & Culture Generalist plays a critical role in supporting the School’s recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and benefits administration objectives by delivering high-quality, compliant, and employee-centered services. This position serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding recruitment processes, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and employee support.

As an integral member of the People & Culture team, the Generalist partners closely with leadership, managers, and employees to promote a positive employee experience and uphold institutional values. The role functions as both an employee advocate and a change agent, bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to daily operations and continuous improvement efforts.

The Generalist is responsible for anticipating and responding to the School’s evolving people-related needs, providing best-practice guidance, and supporting efficient, customer-focused onboarding and orientation processes for new hires. Through collaboration, sound judgment, and attention to detail, the Generalist contributes to a highly effective People and Culture function that supports the School’s mission and operational excellence.

Position Details

• Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
• Division: Office of People & Culture
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Reports To: Director of People & Culture
• Start Date: Immediately
• Work Schedule: 12-Month Employee

This position is fully on-site. The incumbent must work in person on campus and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

AIS CORE VALUES BASED COMPETENCIES

• Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Adaptability – Maintains flexibility and openness to change.
• Bias Awareness – Recognizes and mitigates personal biases.
• Collaborative Teamwork – Builds strong, supportive relationships.
• Commitment to Growth – Seeks continuous self-improvement.
• Constructive Conflict Resolution – Resolves conflicts in a restorative way.
• Empathy – Shows compassion and understanding toward others.
• Inclusivity – Actively welcomes and engages diverse perspectives.
• Intercultural Communication – Communicates effectively across cultures.
• Task Prioritization – Manages time and tasks efficiently.

Role Key Competencies

• Apple Software Proficiency
• Google Drive, Mail, and Sheets Proficiency
• Flexibility & Initiative
• Innovative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Project Management
• Team Player
• Technical Capabilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The People & Culture Generalist performs a wide range of both complex and routine administrative and operational functions, including but not limited to:

• Advise and counsel unit managers and staff on People & Culture policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist the Director of People & Culture with benefits-related inquiries, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, parental leave, and leave of absence processing and administration.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities to ensure a seamless and compliant employee experience.
• Initiate and process HR-related documentation, including employment changes, compensation updates, compliance forms, and personnel records.
• Manage overall People & Culture administrative operations as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, and stakeholders, ensuring professional and responsive service delivery.
• Oversee employee record maintenance to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable laws and school policies.
• Own and manage the onboarding and offboarding process for all part-time employees, ensuring timely system updates, documentation completion, and cross-functional coordination.
• Post and manage all vacancies across recruitment platforms and systems, ensuring alignment with institutional branding and hiring standards.
• Provide responses to general payroll inquiries, partnering closely with Payroll and Finance to ensure timely resolution.
• Resolve employee login and password concerns related to HRIS platforms (including ADP systems), serving as a key systems support contact.
• Respond to all employment verification requests in a timely and compliant manner.
• Serve as the unit-level contact for the People & Culture department, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Support the Director in employee relations matters and employee disputes, assisting with documentation, investigations, performance management processes, and conflict resolution efforts.
• Support various strategic projects and programs centered around People and Culture initiatives at Atlanta International School, including compliance, engagement, policy updates, and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the evolving needs of the People & Culture function and institutional priorities.

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees across multiple functions to develop programs and execute strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and self-reliance, with the ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• High degree of professionalism with a strong commitment to teamwork and organizational values.
• Mandatory experience with ADP Workforce Now, with a minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on system use.
• Mandatory experience in Human Resources as a Coordinator, Generalist (Preferred), Specialist or related, with a minimum of 2–3 years of actual related HR work experience.
• Mandatory proficiency using MacBook (Apple) hardware and operating systems, with the ability to efficiently navigate and support work in a macOS environment.
• Mandatory proficiency with Google Drive and Google Workspace tools (including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and shared drives) for document management, collaboration, and workflow execution.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally at all levels of the organization.
• Patience, empathy, trustworthiness, and sound judgment, with the ability to make timely and thoughtful decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Respect for confidentiality and a demonstrated appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.

EEO

AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.