HR Generalist - Engagement / Communications Emphasis

HR & Associate Engagement Specialist

Duluth, GA | 100% On-Site | High-Visibility Role

Are you the kind of person who loves bringing ideas to life? Do you get energized by planning meaningful experiences, crafting compelling communications, and creating a workplace where people genuinely want to be? If so, this could be your next step.

We’re looking for a polished, organized, people-first professional who thrives at the intersection of HR, communication, and culture. In this highly visible role, you’ll work closely with associates, leaders, and candidates every day, helping shape the employee experience from first interview through ongoing engagement.

This is more than an HR support role. It’s an opportunity to make an impact.

Why This Role Is Exciting

You’ll help shape and strengthen company culture
You’ll bring engagement initiatives to life, from idea to execution
You’ll gain broad exposure across all areas of HR
You’ll work directly with leadership and associates across the organization
You’ll build a strong foundation for long-term HR career growth

You Might Be a Great Fit If You…

Love writing and can turn messages into engaging, eye-catching communications
Communicate confidently and professionally with all levels of an organization
Have a creative streak and enjoy researching, proposing, and executing new ideas
Are proactive, curious, and genuinely excited to grow
Excel at organizing and managing multiple moving pieces
Don’t mind rolling up your sleeves for both big initiatives and daily details
Thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment

What You’ll Do
Engagement & Culture
You’ll help create experiences that strengthen connection, recognition, and morale.

Plan and execute engagement initiatives including onsite and hybrid events, trainings, town halls, roundtables, social activities, charitable programs, and recognition efforts
Manage event logistics, vendor coordination, budgets, and communications
Track participation, analyze feedback and survey data, and recommend improvements
Continuously look for ways to enhance associate experience and retention

Internal Communications
You’ll help ensure our people feel informed, connected, and engaged.

Create and distribute internal communications including newsletters, leadership messages, intranet content, and email campaigns
Design visually engaging materials using tools like Canva and PowerPoint
Monitor and respond to social media reviews and track engagement trends
Support HR communication channels including inbox management and associate inquiries

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
You’ll help us attract and welcome great talent.

Support full-cycle recruiting: job postings, screening, interview coordination, offers, and candidate communication
Coordinate onboarding to create a seamless and welcoming new hire experience
Partner with hiring managers on follow-ups and onboarding feedback

Broader HR Exposure
This role touches all areas of HR, including:

Benefits
Compliance
Compensation
Associate Relations
HR Administration

You’ll gain hands-on experience across the HR function, making this an ideal role for someone who wants long-term growth in Human Resources.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in HR, communications, or a related field
Strong computer skills (Google Suite or similar, Canva, PowerPoint, HRIS systems)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and difficult situations with professionalism and sound judgment

Important to Know

This is a 100% on-site role based at our Duluth, GA headquarters. Daily in-person presence is required.
This is a high-visibility position with significant interaction across the organization.
The role offers broad HR exposure with a strong emphasis on engagement and communications — an excellent foundation for career advancement.

If you’re energized by people, communication, organization, and creating meaningful workplace experiences - we’d love to meet you!

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