Human Resources · Memphis, TN

HR Generalist jobs in Memphis, TN

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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$21–$44/hr
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Director of Recruitment and Enrollment

Gestalt Community Schools · Memphis, TN

Job Description Job Description Description: Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Location: Memphis, TN (75%) with regular travel to Jackson, TN (25%) Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Chief of Strategy and Operations Di…

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HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Compass Group · Memphis, TN
$20 per hour

We are hiring immediately for a full time HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT position. Location : Rhodes College - 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time; Monday throu…

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VP of Human Resources

Dobbs Peterbilt · Memphis, TN

General Job Description The Vice President of Human Resources is a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for leading HR operations, employment practices, and talent programs. This leader partners closel…

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Sr HR Representative

DHL Group · Memphis, TN
$70k - $115k

The Sr HR Representative role has a national salary range of $70,000 - $115,000. For roles within California the range is $70,304 - $115,000 and Washington is $80,169 - $115,000. DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits…

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Human Resources Manager

Latino Memphis · Memphis, TN · Full-time

Performance Management Payroll, Benefits, and Administration Culture and Communication Experience Requirements ~3–7 years of HR experience, preferably in a growing company or fast-moving business environment. ~ Strong kn…

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Human Resources Assistant

Everlight Solar · Memphis, TN · Full-time
$30k - $40k

Everlight Solar is seeking a skilled Recruitment Assistant to assist in attracting candidates, screening them and matching them to appropriate positions. These collaborative individuals use high communication skills to m…

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HR Advisor

Valero · Memphis, TN · Full-time

invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. As an HR Advisor , you will partner with employees and management to communicate various Human…

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HR Manager

DHL Group · Memphis, TN
$85k - $150k

This role will work a Mon- Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm schedule but there must be some flexibiliy to flex when needs arise on off shifts. HR Manager The HR Manager role has a national salary range of $85,000- $150,000. DHL Suppl…

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Senior HR Generalist Full-Yes-Req

Paylocity Recruiting Test · Memphis, TN

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What hr generalists earn in Memphis

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $21–$27 $44k–$57k
Mid level $27–$36 $57k–$75k
Senior $34–$44 $70k–$92k

Adjusted for the Memphis 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

01 HR Coordinator
02 HR Generalist
03 Senior HR Generalist
04 HR Manager
05 HR Business Partner
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