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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
Typical pay range
$66k
Median, full-time
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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…
Reference: PR/612007_1790616564Director, Global Sourcing - Specialty ChemicalsLocation: Memphis, TN (Fully Onsite)Relocation: Relocation Assistance ProvidedPosition OverviewOur client is seeking a highly strategic and co…
Job-ID28668323Reference26-17627Remote50% Remote Duties: **This position is Contract to Hire and PREFERS Memphis, TN or Irving, TX** Open to remote if needed* *Will be hybrid position if candidate lives near/in Memphis or…
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Human Resources ( HR) Coordinator - Memphis, TN This exclusive opportunity is brought to you by your dedicated career partners, offering expert guidance throughout the application process. We seek a proactive HR Coordina…
$94.64k - $169.52k
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver v…
$70.72k - $126.88k
ensure successful reintegration. Policy and Training: Interpreting and answering policy-related questions from employees, reviewing HR policies, the employee handbook, and union contracts regularly, recommending necessar…
$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…
This full time position will encompass the duties of bookkeeping and HR coordination. The individual will function in an administrative capacity maintaining the general ledger and performing any related accounting functi…
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What hr generalists earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, 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
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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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