Human Resources Generalist

About the position

Join UpSwell Marketing – A Best & Brightest Company to Work For (3 years running) and an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company! At UpSwell Marketing, we help businesses grow through data-driven direct mail and digital marketing strategies. With a passionate team, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to innovation, we provide targeted marketing solutions that drive measurable results. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for three consecutive years and ranked among the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across all areas of HR, and is committed to enhancing the employee experience while supporting compliance, policy, and people operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to employees and managers for HR-related inquiries and policy interpretation.
• Support onboarding and orientation to ensure a smooth and engaging new hire experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS (Paylocity) and assist with compliance tracking.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and wellness program coordination.
• Support employee relations, documentation, and policy updates as needed.
• Participate in recruiting efforts including job postings, interview coordination, and pre-employment steps.
• Assist in the administration of performance reviews and employee development initiatives.
• Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and coordinate with building management for facilities-related needs.
• Help ensure the Marietta office runs smoothly and presents a professional, welcoming environment.
• Coordinate internal events such as team lunches, celebrations, wellness activities, and company-wide meetings.
• Support the execution of employee appreciation initiatives and engagement programs.
• Maintain calendars and help plan HR-driven programs and culture-building campaigns.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in an HR Generalist, Office Manager, or similar hybrid role.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law; office operations experience a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, people-first environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.