Human Resources & Payroll Director

Simple Move LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Move LLC, a dynamic holding company in the moving-relocation sector, seeks a Human Resources & Payroll Director for a full-time hybrid role in the Atlanta area. You will oversee HR strategy and payroll operations across multiple brands, shaping compliant, fair practices while partnering with leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities include policy development, employee relations, performance management, benefits coordination, and HR data analytics

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist skills, including HR strategy, operations, and multi-site/multi-brand support.
• Clear HR policies aligned with objectives and legal requirements.
• Expertise in Employee Relations, conflict resolution, coaching managers, inclusive culture.
• Experience in Performance Management: goals, feedback, evaluations, development planning.
• Solid knowledge of Labor and Employment Law, wage and hour compliance, risk mitigation.
• Hands-on payroll operations, benefits administration, HRIS, data integrity.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership across levels.
• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business; SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Proven HR leadership in service-oriented/operational environments.
• Hybrid work in Atlanta; strong time management and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR strategy and payroll operations for the holding company and brands.
• Lead payroll administration, benefits coordination, HR systems.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and talent development.
• Analyze HR and payroll data; optimize processes.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture across locations.

Skills

HR generalist

employee relations

performance management

labor law knowledge

payroll administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

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.