Public Safety HR Generalist - Onboarding & Relations

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

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support two or more client departments within Public Safety. You will coordinate personnel transactions, recruitment and onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities under the HR Manager and HRBP leadership.

You will handle leave, retirement administration, and employee relations, while ensuring compliance with City policies. A strong knowledge of HRIS and confidentiality is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; seven years of HR experience may substitute for the degree.
• Five years of paraprofessional HR experience required.
• Experience with HRIS, specifically Oracle, preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple departments in a high-volume HR environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process personnel transactions, recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities, leave and retirement administration.
• Provide employee relations support and guidance on HR processes.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with city policies.

Skills

HR principles

HRIS

Onboarding

Employee relations

Data management

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in HR/related field

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support two or more client departments within Public Safety. You will coordinate personnel transactions, recruitment and onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities under the HR Manager and HRBP leadership.

You will handle leave, retirement administration, and employee relations, while ensuring compliance with City policies. A strong knowledge of HRIS and confidentiality is essential for success.