$88.8k - $133.2k
Job ID: 42771Reference: 300015939805064Location: Atlanta, GA, United StatesDepartment: PlanningBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-07-27Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering su…
Human Resources · Atlanta, GA
HR Generalist jobs in Atlanta, GA
HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.
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$25–$51/hr
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$76k
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We Are:We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn’t mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where…
Position Summary Our Deloitte Customer team empowers organizations to build deeper relationships with customers through innovative strategies, advanced analytics, Generative AI, transformative technologies, and creative…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Job Responsibilities:Managing 4 HR Business PartnersThis role will support an 1800+ employee populationMust be comfortable working with company executives (SVP and above)Designs and drives policy and program implementati…
$130.01k - $173.35k
Job Title: Human Resources Director - Products and HR ProjectsJob Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaDHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight servic…
$95k - $140k
enterpriseLeads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position and conducts regular follow-ups with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans a…
$117k - $175.4k
changing business needs within Workday.At Workday, we help the world’s largest organizations adapt to what’s next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we’re serious abou…
$84.4k - $168.8k
Job ID: 200046342Posted: 2026-09-28Location: United States, Georgia, AtlantaSalary: USD $84,400 - $168,800 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: Fully on-siteRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%P…
The Organizational Human Performance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the execution and continuous improvement of the Southern Company Gas Human Performance strategy through coordination of enterprise initiative…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
SUMMARY: The Recruiter is responsible for the full life cycle of recruitment for candidates in the Contact Center environment. The HR Generalist function is responsible for running the daily functions of the HR departmen…
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What hr generalists earn in Atlanta
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $51k–$66k |
| Mid level | $32–$42 | $66k–$87k |
| Senior | $39–$51 | $82k–$107k |
Adjusted for the Atlanta market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?
Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.
How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?
Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.
Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.
Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.
How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?
Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.
Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.
Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.
How do you handle open enrollment season?
Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.
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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.
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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.
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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.
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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HR Coordinator
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HR Generalist
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Senior HR Generalist
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HR Manager
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HR Business Partner
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