HR Generalist (Payroll, Benefits & Compliance)

Confidential Employer; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer, a family-owned Atlanta-based business services company, is hiring an HR Generalist to manage payroll, benefits, compliance, recruiting, and employee relations in an in-office setting. We seek 1–3 years of HR experience, with familiarity in Paycor and Employee Navigator.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and responsiveness to employee needs, with expedited support via email or phone.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of generalist HR experience
• Experience with Paycor and Employee Navigator preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately
• Administer employee benefits and enrollment
• Manage 401(k) contributions and audits
• Coordinate performance management processes
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives
• Respond to employee relations issues with professionalism
• Be available by email/phone for urgent HR matters
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Organize HR records, reports, and documentation

Skills

Payroll

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Recruiting

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Paycor

Employee Navigator

HRIS/ATS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Generalist (Payroll, Benefits & Compliance)

Who: A family-owned, Atlanta-based business services company.

What: Seeking an HR Generalist to handle payroll, benefits, compliance, recruiting, and employee relations in a high-touch, service-oriented environment.

When: Position available immediately.

Where: In-office role located in Atlanta, GA, with only minimal travel required.

Why: The growing company needs dedicated HR support to ensure smooth operations and employee engagement.

Office Environment: Fully in-office, fast-paced, and people-focused, with an expectation of being reachable by email or cell for timely employee support.

Salary: $55,000–$70,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

Position Overview

We’re hiring an HR Generalist with 1–3 years of experience who’s ready to jump in and make a difference. This role touches all aspects of HR—from payroll and benefits to compliance and employee relations—and is perfect for someone with a service mindset who wants to grow in their HR career within a collaborative, family-oriented company.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll using Paycor.
• Administer employee benefits via Employee Navigator.
• Manage 401(k) contributions, enrollment, and compliance audits.
• Coordinate performance management processes including reviews and corrective actions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee training initiatives.
• Respond to employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Be available by email and cell for urgent HR matters, as needed.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Organize and maintain HR records, reports, and documentation.

Software/Tools Used

Paycor – Payroll administration Employee Navigator – Benefits platform 401(k) Provider Portal – Retirement plan management Internal HRIS/ATS – Recruiting and employee records Google Workspace / Microsoft Office – Documentation and communication

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a generalist HR role or similar.
• Experience with Paycor and Employee Navigator is preferred.
• Willingness to be responsive to employee needs via email or phone.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and eager to help others.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.