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HR Generalist

Jackson SpaldingAtlanta, GA

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote
Benefits
Career Development
Home Office Reimbursement/Stipend

Job Description

HR Generalist in AtlantaAre you looking to join a hungry and humble team of thinkers, creators and achievers? You’ve come to the right place. Jackson Spalding is an award-winning PR and marketing agency that helps brands stand out to move those who matter most. Fiercely creative and strategic, we work alongside our clients to help them connect with their audience and reach their goals. Jackson Spalding was built on the principle that there had to be a better way to run an agency. That means we stay curious, keep an open mind and ask questions to ensure we consistently achieve excellence with integrity. OverviewThe HR Generalist is a HR professional who plays a key role in delivering a smooth, consistent, and people-centered employee experience at Jackson Spalding. This role blends program ownership, project management, and hands-on support across several areas: talent acquisition operations, intern program management, HR generalist work, total rewards, employee onboarding, learning and engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition Operations (Primary Area)
  • Manage recruiting workflows from start to finish including intake, job postings including LinkedIn, sourcing of passive & active candidates, interview scheduling, interviewing, candidate communication, administration of assessments, background/reference checks and offer logistics.
  • Partner with hiring managers on role scoping, interview planning, and candidate experience.
  • Create and maintain organized recruiting records, templates, and shared resources.
  • Support diversity and inclusion in recruiting through equitable processes and documentation.
  • Manage independent contractor process including contract generation, contractor communication and coordination with Finance.   
Intern Program Management
  • Lead year-round coordination and programming for the JS intern experience.
  • Manage intern curriculum, sessions, events and mentorship touchpoints.
  • Coordinate intern onboarding and offboarding with HR and hiring managers.
  • Lead recruitment for intern roles, including coordinating job postings, application review and interview processes.
  • Serve as liaison for all university recruiting efforts.
Total Rewards
  • Facilitate compensation decisions, meetings & calendars.
  • Serve as comp analyst for annual compensation surveys and prep/present analysis of data for annual compensation budgets.
  • Support on promotions & progressions analysis and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with the Benefits & Payroll lead to support total rewards processes and events.
New Employee Onboarding (Shared Ownership)
  • Coordinate system access, checklists, and communication for new hires.
  • Track and communicate onboarding status across stakeholders.
  • Help maintain updated onboarding materials and templates.
Learning, Engagement & LMS
  • Serve as primary owner for internal survey administration, analysis, and reporting, delivering clear insights and recommendations.
  • Support learning content management, including maintaining organization, accuracy, and overall LMS hygiene.
  • Participate in planning and execution of learning sessions, including facilitation, content delivery and post-session follow-up.
  • Coordinate logistics for learning programs and events, including scheduling, communications, and on-site/virtual setup and breakdown.
Required Competencies
  • Demonstrates strong ownership of projects, programs, and processes, managing work with limited oversight.
  • Exercises sound judgment and communicates clearly, using inclusive and professional behaviors in all interactions.
  • Maintains confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
  • Effectively manages timelines, details, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Applies critical thinking and problem-solving to improve processes and drive results and positive outcomes.
  • Provides proactive updates to leaders and anticipates and flags risks before they arise.
  • Collaborates effectively across teams, tailoring communication for different audiences and needs.
  • Confidently presents content, leads meetings, and facilitates discussions.
Qualifications
  • Required
    • 2–4 years of HR, culture, talent acquisition, or related experience.
    • Bachelor’s degree including coursework in HR or finance.
    • Strong project management, organizational skills and use of project management technology (ex: Asana.)
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Proficiency with analysis and tech tools using Microsoft Office suite.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Collaborative, adaptable, and detail-oriented.
    • Able to work hybrid schedule - 2 days remote, Tu-Wed-Thur in office
  • Preferred
    • 2 years experience in recruiting or people operations
    • Experience with people analytics and/or finance
    • Experience with creating & administering onboarding or internship programs
    • Proficiency with HCMS tools, such as  Rippling and Lattice
    • Proficiency with Ai tools such as ChatGPT.
EEO At Jackson Spalding, we embrace and celebrate our differences. They are what inspire, unite, and motivate us to strive for a better way. In alignment with our purpose to cultivate meaningful relationships rooted in mutual respect, we are dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging throughout our agency. Jackson Spalding is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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This job at Jackson Spalding is located in Atlanta, GA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Jackson Spalding is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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Jackson Spalding offers following benefits: Career Development and Home Office Reimbursement/Stipend for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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