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HR Generalist – Build and Shape People Operations in a Fast-Growing Company - Atlanta, GA - Full-Time - Hybrid - $60,000 – $70,000 + 10%Bonus 

Accountants One is partnering with a high-growth company in the fitness industry to recruit a dynamic HR Generalist. As the organization rapidly expands across multiple locations, this role will be pivotal in building foundational HR systems, supporting employees, and working closely with leadership to strengthen the culture and employee experience.

This is a highly visible and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building processes from the ground up.

The HR Generalist will be responsible for developing and improving the company’s HR infrastructure, leading onboarding and benefits processes, and supporting compliance and employee relations across multiple locations. You’ll partner closely with leadership and external HR advisors to implement efficient, compliant, and people-first practices across the organization.

Core HR Infrastructure

• Develop and manage HR policies and procedures; maintain and update the employee handbook

• Ensure accurate, compliant employee records ,including offer letters, signed handbooks, and performance documentation

• Standardize hiring paperwork, onboarding workflows, and digital file storage systems

Onboarding & Training

• Lead and continuously improve onboarding programs for General Managers, sales, and instructional teams

• Review and enhance training materials and processes for consistency and scalability

• Work with leadership to clarify responsibilities between HR and management for onboarding tasks

• Evaluate the feasibility of centralized onboarding (e.g., weekly sessions) across locations

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Act as the point of contact for employee benefits questions and manage benefit enrollment and updates

• Partner with external HR consultants on leave requests and provide guidance on policies such as FMLA and parental leave

Payroll & PTO Oversight

• Coordinate with payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing

• Maintain employee compensation records and manage changes, terminations, and payroll adjustments

• Track PTO and assist in refining the company’s time-off policy and approval workflows

Employee Experience & Recognition

• Introduce recognition programs for milestones such as anniversaries and birthdays using tools like Prospr

• Contribute ideas and implement initiatives to support engagement, culture, and retention

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as a day-to-day resource for HR-related questions and policy interpretation

• Partner with leadership and HR consultants on sensitive matters, including PIPs, employee exits, and conflict resolution

• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

• Proven experience developing HR processes and documentation

• Strong understanding of employment law, benefits, and HR compliance

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities across a distributed team

• Professional communication style with the ability to build trust at all levels

• Experience supporting multi-state or multi-location teams is preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus

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