Junior HR Generalist

World 50 Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

World 50 Group in Buckhead, Atlanta is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to support Talent Acquisition and HR operations in a fast-growing environment. You will manage end-to-end recruiting, screen candidates, coordinate interviews across time zones, and ensure a smooth candidate experience while advising hiring managers.

This role requires strong collaboration with the Global People and Culture Team, meticulous data management in HRIS, and compliance with Georgia and federal laws.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an HR generalist role with a focus on Talent Acquisition.
• Experience in a start-up or high-growth environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability in HR tasks.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a global team.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for multiple roles, from intake to offer and closing.
• Source and pipeline candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other channels.
• Screen candidates via phone and behavioral interviews to assess fit and competencies.
• Coordinate interview logistics across time zones and prepare interview guides.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Candidate Screening

Interview Scheduling

Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

HRIS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Job Description Role: HR Generalist Role Level: Associate Location: Buckhead, Atlanta Workplace Type: We ask all employees to work a hybrid schedule, with a minimum 3x/week in their local office. We welcome employees to utilize office space more than that where possible.

Employment type: Full-time

The Role We are seeking a highly agile and proactive HR Generalist to join our dynamic Global People and Culture Team at World 50 Group. In this versatile role, you will be a critical driver of multiple sub-functional areas, acting as an effective executor who can navigate a fast-paced environment and work independently without requiring heavy guidance. This role requires a seamless ability to pivot across various HR functions, with a particular emphasis on Talent Acquisition. If you are a versatile self-starter who excels in high- growth or start-up environments and has a distinct passion for finding top talent, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact on our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition
  • Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a variety of roles, from initial intake meetings with hiring managers to offer negotiation and closing.
  • Proactive Sourcing & Pipelining: Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter and other creative sourcing channels to build a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates, particularly for hard-to-fill or high-volume roles.
  • Rigorous Candidate Screening: Conduct thorough initial phone screens and behavioral interviews to assess candidates' core competencies, cultural alignment, and technical fit. Act as a strategic gatekeeper to ensure only exceptional, highly qualified talent progresses to meet with hiring managers.
• Candidate Experience
  • Serve as a brand ambassador for World 50 Group, ensuring a seamless, communicative, and positive experience for all candidates from application to final decision.
• Interview Logistics
  • Oversee complex interview scheduling (often across multiple time zones) and prepare structured interview guides and scorecards for hiring panels to ensure an equitable evaluation process.
• Stakeholder Advising
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, provide regular updates on pipeline health, and guide them through best practices for interviewing and selection.
• HR Operations
  • HRIS & Data Integrity: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS (Human Resources Information System). Process employee lifecycle changes such as promotions, title changes, compensation updates, and reporting line shifts.
  • Performance Management Support: Assist the broader HR team in rolling out bi-annual or annual performance review cycles, tracking completion rates, and ensuring managers have the materials they need to conduct effective evaluations.
  • Ad-Hoc Reporting: Generate and maintain reports on key HR metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, turnover rates, headcount) to help leadership make data-driven decisions.
  • Benefits & Policy Administration
    • Leave Administration: Help manage and track employee leaves of absence (such as FMLA, parental leave, or short-term disability), ensuring employees understand their options and documentation is properly filed.
    • Compliance: Maintain a working knowledge of local (Georgia) and federal employment laws to ensure daily HR practices, employee files, and compliance posters remain up to standard.
    • First-Line Employee Support: Act as the primary, approachable point of contact for employee inquiries regarding day-to-day HR policies, workplace procedures, and benefits queries.
    • Benefits & Open Enrollment: Support the administration of company health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Assist with the annual Open Enrollment process, helping to draft employee communications and answering plan-specific questions.
  • Cross-Functional Agility: Jump seamlessly into various HR tasks, ad-hoc reporting, and project-based work as business needs evolve, demonstrating a strong problem-solving mindset and a willingness to tackle any challenge.

Key Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in an HR generalist role, with a strong, demonstrated skill set and focus in Talent Acquisition.
• Prior experience in a start-up or high-growth environment is highly preferred, showcasing your ability to jump into any task and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• A proven track record of delivering exceptional results and holding yourself to a high standard of excellence.
• You possess meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, knowing that precision is critical in HR, whether you are managing complex interview scheduling, maintaining confidential HRIS data, or drafting employee communications.
• Highly agile and an effective executor who takes accountability and ownership of their work.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal guidance, while still remaining a highly visible and collaborative part of the global team.
• Strong alignment with World 50 Group’s core values: Stay Ahead, Care Deeply, Make It Better, One & All.

Why World 50 Group?

The World 50 Group Way is our unified cultural framework that defines who we are and how we operate, shaped by insights and input from our associates. It brings together our mission, purpose, values, and DNA to foster a culture of community, collaboration, learning, and lasting impact.

Our DNA - How we show up

Member Obsessed: Building real connections and helping our members win is what drives us.

Entrepreneurial: We see challenges as chances to get creative and make things happen.

Collaborators: We’re stronger together: we share ideas, support each other, and create amazing experiences as one team.

Learners: We stay curious, keep growing, and never stop learning.

Humble: We aim high but leave our egos at the door - it’s about progress, not perfection.

Community: We celebrate wins, hold each other accountable, and have plenty of laughs along the way.

As a purpose driven company, we’re dedicated to building a workplace where people from different backgrounds can do their best work. Our company value One & All , demonstrates our commitment to creating a place where every individual feels seen, supported, and free to bring their whole selves to work. When people feel genuinely valued and included, they’re more engaged and effective. That’s why we focus on cultivating an environment that celebrates difference, empowers connection, and accelerates the success of our members and their organisations.

About World 50 Group

World 50 Group is a global leader in facilitating meaningful collaboration among C-suite executives from the world’s most influential companies. Through curated peer communities, strategic insights, and trusted exchange, we empower senior leaders to navigate challenges, share experiences and create lasting impact. We cultivate community, where leaders go beyond their company, to co-create a future of extraordinary impact.