HR Generalist

MAU Workforce Solutions

. Partner with managers on employee relations, including coaching, performance conversations, corrective action, and conflict resolution .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, compliance with federal and state employment laws, and effective training design and delivery. Proficient in managing the employee lifecycle and utilizing HRIS and reporting tools to enhance organizational effectiveness.

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HR Generalist ExperienceFederal Employment Law KnowledgeEmployee Relations and InvestigationsTraining Design and FacilitationHRIS and Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsInvestigationsTraining DesignCompliance ManagementReporting and Analytics

Soft Skills

JudgmentDiscretionApproachable StylePresentation SkillsExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

HRISMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

FMLAADAFLSAEEOI-9/E-Verify

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with managers on employee relations, including coaching, performance conversations, corrective action, and conflict resolution
Own the employee lifecycle from offer and onboarding through transfers, leaves, and offboarding
Conduct fair, well-documented investigations and recommend practical resolutions
Maintain compliance across multiple states with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, I-9/E-Verify, and state-specific requirements
Support benefits and leave administration and partner with carriers and payroll
Produce turnover, engagement, and headcount reporting for leaders
Refresh policies and the handbook, streamline processes, and support HRIS updates and new programs
Champion culture through recognition, engagement, and training initiatives
Design and deliver manager and compliance training in person and virtually
Represent HR in client-facing meetings and calls
Spend most of the first 90 days on-site learning the business, people, and systems
After training, work in-office three days per week if within 50 miles of an MAU office, or primarily from home with periodic in-person meetings and team events if farther away
Travel approximately 10% and occasionally visit customer sites, including manufacturing and industrial facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of hands-on HR generalist experience; multi-state or multi-site experience is a strong plus
Solid working knowledge of federal employment law
Experience with employee relations and investigations
Comfort with an HRIS and Excel
Judgment, discretion, and a calm, approachable style
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience designing and facilitating training
Confident presentation skills for groups of any size
Executive presence and credibility in client-facing meetings
Tech-savvy and an early adopter of company tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Claude, and other HR software and systems
Nice to have: SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR
Based in the Southeast; live in GA, SC, NC, TN, AL, FL, or nearby
Ability to lift 5–20 lbs periodically and 50 lbs on occasion
Ability to stand/walk for up to 4 hours at a time, and up to 12 hours on site visit days
Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day
Ability to sit for up to 4 hours
Ability to ride in a car or plane for travel requirements and handle travel demands

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid near an MAU office, or remote-first if living farther away
Travel costs for training are covered
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Paid time off
Health club reimbursement
Additional supplemental benefit programs
Career growth opportunities