What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Upswell Marketing?
Description
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.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Human Resources
- 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.
Office Management & Culture
- 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.
Reports to: Human Resources Director
Location: Hybrid role based in our Marietta, GA after initial successful completion of 30 days in office
UpSwell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
