Human Resources & Payroll Director

Simple Move; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Move is seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Director to lead HR strategy and payroll operations for the holding company and its brands from the Atlanta area. The role combines policy development, employee relations, performance management, and compliance across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will oversee payroll, benefits, and HR systems, partnering with leaders on workforce planning and talent development while driving data-informed process improvements in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist skills across multi-site or multi-brand orgs.
• Clear HR policies aligned with legal requirements.
• Expertise in employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Experience in performance management and development planning.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law.
• Overseeing payroll operations and benefits administration.
• Experience with HRIS and data integrity.
• Excellent communication and leadership across the org.
• Hybrid work experience in the Atlanta metro area.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business; HR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR strategy and payroll for the holding company and brands.
• Develop and maintain HR policies aligned with laws.
• Advise leaders on employee relations and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with labor and employment laws across locations.
• Lead payroll administration and benefits coordination.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and talent development.
• Analyze HR and payroll data to optimize processes.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Skills

HR generalist

HR policy development

Employee relations

Performance management

Labor law compliance

Payroll operations

HRIS systems

Data integrity

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

HR certifications

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Job description

Company Description

Simple Move is a dynamic holding company focused on improving the relocation experience for residential and business customers. As the parent company of Page Relocation, Atlanta Peach Movers, Jason Taylor Moving & Storage, Peachtree Movers and Baxter Moving, Simple Move centralizes Marketing, HR, Finance, and Technology to drive consistent operational excellence. The organization is committed to strong customer service, efficient processes, and innovative solutions in the moving industry. Guided by the mantra "Innovation in Motion," Simple Move aims to simplify every step of the moving process and create a seamless experience for clients. Team members join a growing company that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and impact in a niche market.

Role Description

The Human Resources & Payroll Director is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, with flexibility for partial work-from-home. This role oversees HR strategy and payroll operations for the holding company and its brands, ensuring consistent, compliant, and fair practices across all locations. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing HR policies and procedures, advising leaders on employee relations and performance management, and ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws. The director will lead payroll administration, benefits coordination, and HR systems, while partnering with leadership on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. The role also involves analyzing HR and payroll data, optimizing processes, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Strong Human Resources (HR) generalist skills, including HR strategy, HR operations, and experience supporting multi-site or multi-brand organizations.
• Proficiency in developing, implementing, and maintaining clear HR Policies and procedures that align with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in Employee Relations, including conflict resolution, coaching managers, and promoting an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Experience in Performance Management, including goal-setting frameworks, feedback processes, evaluations, and development planning.
• Solid knowledge of Labor and Employment Law, including federal and state regulations, wage and hour compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Hands-on experience overseeing payroll operations, benefits administration, HRIS systems, and data integrity.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is preferred.
• Proven experience in an HR leadership role, ideally within a service-oriented or operations-focused environment.
• Comfort working in a hybrid setting in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, with strong time management and self-direction.