Senior HR Generalist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time | hybrid
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience
Job Summary
Modern Mobility Partners (MMP), a full-service transportation planning consulting firm founded in 2018. We’re a team of nearly 30, headquartered in Atlanta with small satellite offices in Orlando and Chattanooga, and we’re looking for a Senior HR Generalist to own our people function.
This is a hands-on, end-to-end role at a small firm where you’ll own the full scope of HR. Reporting directly to company leadership, you’ll manage the entire employee lifecycle, shape company policy and culture, and have the autonomy to build and improve our HR systems and processes. You’ll have one direct report to share the day-to-day load, but this function is yours to lead. You’ll set the direction and own the outcomes, with your team member there to help you deliver.
Rather than handling a single component of a larger operation, you will oversee the breadth of HR in a role suited to someone who values variety and wants their work to have a direct, meaningful impact on the business. This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution and take genuine ownership of the function.
As a note on how we work, across all areas below, we expect you to improve and streamline our processes, not just maintain them. Many of these systems are young, and you’ll have the latitude to make them your own.
Location & Schedule
This position is based in our Atlanta office, where we provide premier workspace in the heart of Midtown, and requires in-person attendance at least twice per week. During your first few months, we ask that you be in the office more frequently, as building relationships with the employees you’ll support is central to succeeding in this role.
What You’ll Do
Team Leadership
· Oversee the workflow, assignments, and development of one junior HR/Administration team member
· Provide timely, constructive performance feedback, mentoring, and coaching to your direct report
Compliance & Records
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and maintain audit-ready employee files
- Own and maintain the employee handbook, review and update other company policies to keep pace with regulatory changes and best practices
- Track and document compliance with company policies and mandatory training
- Maintain and audit work authorization for international employees (supported by our immigration attorney)
- Stay current on trends, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR, talent management, and employment law
Recruiting & Onboarding
- Recruit, screen, coordinate interviews, prepare and negotiate offer letters; partner with hiring managers to define the skills each role requires
- Conduct or coordinate background checks and employee eligibility verification
- Deliver onboarding and offboarding with consistency and attention to detail
Performance & Development
- Lead the annual performance review and quarterly 1:1 check-in process; track KPI ratings and identify workforce trends
- Manage the bi-annual training and conference request process
- Lead our company-wide mentoring initiative
- Coach managers on people management, feedback, and conflict resolution
Payroll & Benefits
· Support bi-weekly payroll (run by Accounting) by managing all employee changes
· Coordinate benefits enrollment through Employee Navigator and serve as our liaison to the benefits broker
Employee Relations
- Serve as a trusted, approachable resource employees feel comfortable bringing questions and concerns to
- Handle routine employment inquiries, escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately
- Participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed
- Build and oversee engagement and retention strategies
People Analytics & Reporting
- Pull, analyze, and present workforce data to leadership regularly
- Lead the annual employee satisfaction survey and report results to leadership
- Source and present relevant industry benchmark data to leadership
- Track and report on HR-related spend (benefits, training/conference, recruiting) against budget
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of HR experience, including experience at a small firm (under 50 employees) with exposure to all parts of the HR function
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Familiarity with US work authorization and employer sponsorship
- Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems (or the ability to learn quickly)
- Proficiency in benefits and payroll administration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Teams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and delegate
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Preferred
- HR certification (aPHR, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
- Familiarity with the A/E/C (architecture, engineering, construction) or professional services industry
- Experience coordinating with immigration attorneys on visa matters (H1B, OPT, etc.)
- Experience building tracking systems, SOPs, or QA/QC processes from scratch
- Experience supervising administrative or junior HR staff
- Experience with Deltek products (Ajera, Vantagepoint, or similar)
- Experience with Employee Navigator or a similar benefits platform
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How soon are you available to start?
- Do you hold any type of professional HR certification which is active and current? If so, which one?
- Have you ever been the sole or primary HR person at a firm under 50 employees? If so, for how long?
Education:
Experience:
- Human resources: 5 years (Required)
Location:
- Atlanta, GA 30308 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Atlanta, GA 30308 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30308
