Employee Relations HR Generalist (onsite)

Robert Half HR Solutions is currently sourcing for a contract Employee Relations specialist for our client located in Alpharetta GA. This role is 100% onsite at our client's corporate office. This contract Employee Relations specialist will work with leaders and employees with thoughtful guidance across employee relations, compliance, and performance matters. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can balance day-to-day HR support with sound judgment, clear communication, and a strong understanding of employment practices. The role will partner with management to resolve workplace issues, maintain accurate HR processes, and help ensure consistent policy application across a multi-state environment. There is a possibility of this role becoming contract to full time after several months. First consideration will be given to HR candidates who have used Workday and/or Rippling as their most recent HRIS tool.Responsibilities:• Provide frontline support for employee relations matters, gather relevant information, and assist with workplace investigations while escalating complex or highly sensitive issues when needed.• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, performance concerns, and workplace issues, helping drive timely and practical resolutions.• Prepare documentation related to corrective actions and separations, and support leaders in making well-informed employee management decisions.• Coordinate performance management activities, including drafting and reviewing performance improvement materials and related communications.• Lead discussions and present information to managers or leadership teams through meetings, summaries, and presentation materials.• Maintain accurate electronic personnel files, monitor required HR documentation, and ensure records are completed within established timelines.• Process employment verification tasks, complete I-9 and unemployment-related paperwork, and support compliance-focused administrative activities.• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including employee communications and updates to worker records in Workday.• Perform audits of HR records, transactions, and activities to confirm alignment with company policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.• Generate or support reporting and data reviews in Workday to assist HR initiatives and broader compliance efforts.