Specialist Human Resources

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd AG is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support daily HR operations in Georgia and across US units. You will partner with HR teams to deliver services, drive compliance, and implement HR programs including payroll coordination and training.

The role requires 4–5 years of Employee Relations experience under US labor law, HRIS proficiency, and strong communication skills. This position emphasizes policy, compliance, and employee engagement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of Employee Relations experience involving US Labor law and Compliance.
• Experience managing 200+ FTE preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing HRIS, building reports and processing employee data.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP a plus.
• Outgoing, empathetic, and patient, but practical
• Detail oriented
• High level of communication skills
• Work independently when needed
• Have fundamental business acumen
• Have excellent planning and execution skills
• Ability to take the initiative in a constantly changing work environment
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Knowledge of local (Georgia) and federal labor laws
• This position is in the United States and requires eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the employment eligibility form required under federal law.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes HR practices to support daily operations and strategic goals.
• Administer HR activities including employee and labor relations, benefits, compliance, health & safety, and training & development.
• Create, update, and enforce HR policies and guidelines in line with laws.
• Track and document training, continuing education, and safety programs.
• Support payroll and ensure timecards are approved in a timely manner.
• Handle HR programs including compensation, leave, disciplinary matters, investigations, and performance management.
• Address inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating sensitive issues.
• Lead New Hire Orientation to introduce values and practices.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.

Skills

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Compliance knowledge

Training & development

Policy development

Time management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Labor law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

What You'll Do

The Human Resources Generalist develops and executes human resources practices to support and improve the daily operations of the supported business units. Works in partnership with HR functional teams to provide a high level of service to the units served. Works in partnership with HR functional groups to deliver strategic business goals and HR strategic initiatives.

• Administer HR activities including, employee and labor relations, benefits, compliance, health & safety, and training & development
• Responsible for creating, updating, and applying all HR policies and company guidelines and making sure they adhere to standards and laws initiated by authorities
• Manages, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training and antiharassment training.
• Support Payroll making sure that all necessary administrative task has been completed and resolved in the payroll system, liaison with department managers to guarantee timecards has been approved in a timely manner.
• Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, culture, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, team members, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends, participates, and delivers team member disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Organize and conducts New Hire Orientation to ensure all new team members are properly introduced to Hapag-Lloyd’s vision, values, and practices.
• Assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• General HR related tasks as needed
• Prepare invoices for any additional charges that may have been incurred on a shipment.
• Support on engagement activities across the organization.

What Makes You A Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in Employee Relations involving US Labor law, and Compliance.
• Experience managing 200+ FTE preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing HRIS, building reports and processing employee data.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP a plus.
• Outgoing, empathetic, and patient, but practical
• Detail oriented
• High level of communication skills
• Work independently when needed
• Have fundamental business acumen
• Have excellent planning and execution skills
• Ability to take the initiative in a constantly changing work environment
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Knowledge of local (Georgia) and federal labor laws
• This position is in the United States and requires eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the employment eligibility form required under federal law.