Human Resources Generalist

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta, GA seeks a Human Resources Generalist within the HRBP Unit to support Public Safety client departments. You will coordinate personnel transactions, recruitment and onboarding activities, and employee lifecycle processes while ensuring confidentiality and policy compliance.

Under general supervision from the HR Manager, you will prioritize tasks across multiple client departments, provide guidance on HR processes, and escalate complex matters as needed to HR leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process personnel transactions, recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes and retirement administration.
• Provide employee relations support and guidance on HR processes.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with City policies.
• Collaborate with HR management and COEs to deliver HR services.

Job description

Position open until 11/15/2026

Salary: $58,542.00 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The Human Resources Generalist is a position within the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Unit of the City of Atlanta Department of Human Resources, assigned to provide comprehensive human resources support to two or more client departments within Public Safety. The position works collaboratively with HR management, departmental leadership, and the Department of Human Resources Centers of Expertise (COEs) to ensure consistent and effective delivery of human resources services.

Under the direction of the HR Manager, the Human Resources Generalist coordinates and processes personnel transactions, recruitment and onboarding activities, employee lifecycle processes, leave and retirement administration, employee relations support, and other departmental HR functions. The position serves as a resource to supervisors, managers, command staff, and employees by providing guidance on established HR processes, facilitating communication with appropriate HR resources, and ensuring the accurate and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

The position requires the ability to effectively manage competing priorities, coordinate HR activities, and respond to the varying operational needs of multiple Public Safety client departments while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, consistency, and compliance with established City policies and procedures.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision and follows established procedures, written instructions, and guidance from the HR Manager and HRBP leadership to accomplish assigned tasks. Independently coordinate and prioritize assigned HR responsibilities across multiple Public Safety client departments. Exercises judgment in prioritizing daily assignments, identifying routine personnel issues, and coordinating appropriate resources. Refers complex, sensitive, or escalated matters to the HR Manager or designated HR leadership.