Company Overview

Exploring, LLC is the parent company of a diverse portfolio of businesses that deliver innovative solutions across multiple industries, including experiential marketing, custom fabrication, flooring, graphics, architectural environments, retail, hospitality, automotive, museums, and cultural institutions. With operations across the United States, we are committed to building exceptional teams that deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.

Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we believe that creating a positive employee experience is essential to achieving our business goals.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle while partnering with managers and employees to ensure consistent application of company policies, employment practices, and HR initiatives across multiple business units.

This position serves as a trusted HR resource by administering day-to-day human resources functions, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, solutions-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and project-driven environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Partner with managers to resolve employee relations issues while promoting a positive work environment.
• Assist with coaching, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and documentation.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee matters.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions.
• Create and manage job postings across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Screen applicants, schedule interviews, and coordinate the hiring process.
• Conduct background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment activities.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation to ensure a positive employee experience.

HR Administration

• Process employee status changes, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
• Support leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies.
• Maintain required HR reports, compliance documentation, and employee records.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Support the performance review process.
• Assist managers with employee development plans and coaching.
• Track required training, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Promote leadership development and employee growth initiatives.

HR Projects & Operations

• Participate in company-wide HR initiatives and special projects.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Prepare reports, presentations, metrics, and HR analytics.
• Support HR audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist with organizational changes and workforce planning initiatives as needed.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits, and compliance.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or another HRIS.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, construction, logistics, fabrication, flooring, or production environments.
• Experience supporting multi-state and multi-location operations.

Critical Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong business acumen and professional judgment.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Accountability and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• A collaborative approach while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be measured by:

• Timely and accurate execution of HR processes.
• High levels of employee and manager satisfaction.
• Compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Effective recruitment and onboarding of qualified talent.
• Resolution of employee issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Accuracy of HR records and reporting.
• Contributions toward continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience.

Work Environment

This position operates in both professional office and manufacturing environments and requires frequent interaction with employees, supervisors, managers, and executive leadership across multiple company locations.

The Human Resources Generalist must be comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with employee-facing support while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Occasional travel between company locations may be required.

Exploring, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of two (3) years of experience working in an office-based administrative, HR, payroll, recruiting, operations, or management support role within a manufacturing, production, industrial, logistics, construction, or fabrication environment?

Please Note: Candidates without office experience supporting a manufacturing, production, industrial, logistics, construction, or fabrication environment will not be considered for this position.

• What are your salary expectations for this position?

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
• Operations Administration: 3 years (Required)
• Recruiting: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30331 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person