HR Specialist, Employee Relations & Operations

Dick's Sporting Goods; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking an HR Specialist based in our Atlanta, GA Distribution Center. This role partners with HR leadership to handle employee relations, HR processes, and analytics to support the teammate lifecycle.

The position emphasizes employee relations, system procedures, onboarding support, payroll oversight, and workforce planning. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, with a schedule Monday–Thursday and Friday partial day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 1-3 years HR experience, with direct exposure to employee relations preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving with data-driven judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-line HR resource for teammates and leaders within the Distribution Center.
• Support Employee Relations investigations, documentation, and resolution with the HRBP Sr Manager.
• Guide leaders on performance management, attendance, and policy interpretation.
• Assist in developing and executing teammate engagement and retention strategies.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Confidentiality

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Communications, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking an HR Specialist based in our Atlanta, GA Distribution Center. This role partners with HR leadership to handle employee relations, HR processes, and analytics to support the teammate lifecycle.

The position emphasizes employee relations, system procedures, onboarding support, payroll oversight, and workforce planning. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, with a schedule Monday–Thursday and Friday partial day.