Human Resources Generalist

Exploring; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Exploring, LLC in Dalton, GA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to manage recruiting, support managers, and handle daily HR operations on-site. You will be the sole HR representative in Dalton, reporting to the VP of HR & Risk Management and collaborating with the Atlanta HR team.

The role requires five years of progressive HR experience, hands-on recruiting, and strong HRIS/ADP skills. Based in the Dalton area, you will own onboarding, records, and employee relations on the

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive HR experience with recruiting, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or hourly workforces.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently and meet deadlines.
• ADP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting: Source candidates, conduct interviews, coordinate with hiring managers, and move openings through onboarding.
• Manager support: Address attendance, performance, employee concerns, and policy questions; help managers document issues and follow procedures.
• Onboarding: Coordinate employee and temporary-worker onboarding, verify paperwork, and track training completion.
• Daily HR administration: Maintain accurate records, confidential files, reports, and employee changes; respond to benefits questions.
• Accountability: Track outstanding items, communicate deadlines, and escalate gaps before they grow.
• Employee relations: Be a visible HR resource on the production floor while keeping confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

HR administration

HRIS

ADP

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

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Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Full Time AddBac-Dalton, Dalton, GA, US

Exploring, LLC | Dalton, GA | On-site

Know HR. Take ownership. Follow through.

Exploring is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage recruiting, support managers, and handle daily HR operations for our Dalton businesses, including Add Bac and Brumark.

You will be the sole HR representative on-site in Dalton, reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources & Risk Management and collaborating with our Atlanta-based HR team. This requires someone comfortable working independently, making sound decisions within their authority, and recognizing when to elevate sensitive matters.

You must bring practical HR experience and the ability to put that knowledge into action. Training will focus on our company, systems, and internal processes. You should already know how to perform the core responsibilities of the role.

What You Will Own

Recruiting: Source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, coordinate with hiring managers, and keep openings moving through hiring and onboarding.

Manager support: Address attendance, performance, employee concerns, and policy questions; help managers document issues accurately and follow established procedures.

Onboarding: Coordinate employee and temporary-worker onboarding, verify required paperwork, and track completion of manager orientation and required training documentation.

Daily HR administration: Maintain accurate ADP records, confidential files, acknowledgements, reports, and employee changes; respond to routine benefits and policy questions.

Accountability: Track outstanding items, communicate deadlines, follow through with managers, and elevate unresolved gaps before they become larger problems.

Employee relations: Be a visible, approachable HR resource on the production floor while maintaining confidentiality, consistency, and professional boundaries.

What You Must Bring

At least five years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on recruiting, employee relations, and HR administration.

Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or a similar hourly workforce.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities independently and complete work accurately without repeated reminders.

Confidence addressing difficult conversations and holding managers accountable respectfully.

Practical experience applying workplace policies, maintaining HR records, and handling sensitive employee matters.

Strong HRIS skills; ADP experience preferred.

Must be based in the Dalton, GA area and available to work on-site.

We are looking for demonstrated experience, sound judgment, and consistent execution. Be prepared to share specific examples of positions you filled, manager issues you resolved, and HR processes you managed independently.

Exploring, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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