Strategic HR Partner for Talent & Growth

Jobtailor

Suwanee (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Suwanee, GA is seeking an experienced HR leader to act as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with organizational objectives and driving high-performance culture. You will manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment through onboarding and development, while ensuring compliance with US laws and cross-border needs.

The role requires 7+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of payroll systems (ADP/TriNet/Oracle), and the ability to influence across

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to HR (e.g. business, psychology, sociology, etc.).
Master's in Industrial Relations (MIR) degree is an asset
CHRL/SHRM designation preferred
7+ years of broad HR experience in the listed areas
Experience supporting USA and Canada teams
Experience as a positive change agent in a business environment
Experience with cross-functional and international teams
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong knowledge of US employment legislation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in MS Office
Strong payroll systems and HRIS knowledge (ADP, TriNet, Oracle a plus)
Resourceful, diplomatic and customer-service oriented
Strong leadership, negotiation, project management and decision-making skills
Well-developed organization and prioritization skills
Business acumen, emotional intelligence, good judgement and initiative

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives to enhance business performance.
Execute HR processes across the employee lifecycle, engagement, development, change management and compliance.
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to managers and employees for high-performance culture.
Forecast talent needs with leaders and develop recruitment strategies.
Create accurate job descriptions with hiring managers to attract top talent.
Participate in interviews ensuring equitable, effective selection.
Improve onboarding, orientation, training and stakeholder introductions.
Support new hires with onboarding and addressing concerns.
Oversee DPR process alignment with goals and feedback.
Guide salary review and variable compensation in line with performance and budget.
Lead Talent Review process and succession planning.
Act as trusted advisor on employee relations and best practices.
Mediate conflicts to foster resolution and harmony.
Develop programs to enhance engagement, morale and job satisfaction.
Support career development including training, career paths and leadership development.
Analyze employee feedback and engagement surveys to address concerns and improve culture.
Conduct investigations into complaints with confidentiality and fairness.
Maintain compliance with labor laws and policies.
Provide training on compliance topics (conduct and anti-harassment).
Lead HR projects like job grading, HRIS/payroll implementation, DEI and culture programs.

Skills

HR strategy alignment

Employee lifecycle management

Coaching and guidance

Talent forecasting

Interviewing & selection

Conflict mediation

Employee engagement

Change management

HR policy compliance

Data analysis & surveys

US employment law knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Payroll systems & HRIS

Cross-functional collaboration

International teams experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR-related field

Master's in Industrial Relations (MIR)

CHRL/SHRM designation

Tools

ADP

TriNet

Oracle

HRIS

Job description

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives to enhance overall business performance.
• Execute HR processes across the employee lifecycle, employee engagement, learning & development, change management, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance, coaching, and support to managers and employees, fostering a high-performance culture and a positive work environment.
• Collaborate with business leaders to forecast talent needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Partner with hiring managers to create job descriptions that accurately reflect role requirements and attract top talent.
• Participate in interview process, ensuring an equitable and effective selection process.
• Follow and improve upon existing programs that support smooth new-hire integration, including orientation, training, and stakeholder introductions.
• Provide ongoing support to new hires, addressing concerns and ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
• Oversee the Development & Performance Review (DPR) process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and continuous feedback.
• Guide managers through the salary review and variable compensation process, ensuring alignment with performance evaluations and budget constraints.
• Lead the Talent Review Process, identifying high-potential employees and facilitating succession planning discussions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, directors, and managers, providing guidance on employee relations matters and best practices.
• Mediate conflicts between employees or between employees and management, fostering resolution and workplace harmony.
• Work with leaders to develop and implement programs to enhance employee engagement, morale, and job satisfaction.
• Support career development initiatives, including training programs, career pathing, and leadership development.
• Analyze employee feedback and engagement survey results, working with leadership to address concerns and enhance workplace culture.
• Conduct thorough investigations related to employee complaints, ensuring confidentiality, fairness, and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training to managers and employees on compliance-related matters, such as workplace conduct and anti-harassment policies.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects such as job grading, HRIS/payroll implementation, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and organizational culture programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to HR (e.g. business, psychology, sociology, etc.)
Masters of Industrial Relations (MIR) degree is an asset
CHRL/SHRM designation preferred
7 plus years of broad HR experiences in the “Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities” areas noted above
Significant HR experience supporting teams located in USA and Canada.
Prior experience as a positive change agent in a business environment
Successful experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including international teams.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong knowledge of US employment legislation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Must be proficient in the use of MS Office suite of software products
Strong knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms; experience with ADP, TriNet, and Oracle would be an asset.
Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented.
Strong analytical, decision making, negotiation, project management and problem-solving skills.
Well-developed organization and prioritization skills, detailed oriented.
Consistently demonstrating a high degree of business acumen, emotional intelligence, good judgement and initiative.

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