Job Description Summary:
Manager, Human Resources - HR Generalist
At The Coca-Cola Company, we're more than a beverage company— we're a globally recognized symbol of moments of refreshment and connection. We're looking for a dedicated Manager, Human Resources - HR Generalist to join our team. We need an HR professional skilled in shaping and energizing the workforce of a multilayered, vibrant organization. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in HR practice, with a talent for crafting people strategies and guiding organizational development that supports our business's culture and strategy.
What You'll Do for Us:
- Partner with leadership to integrate HR strategy into the fabric of our business operations.
- Support talent acquisition partners and management to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Execute organizational design, development, and transformation initiatives through effective change management and stakeholder engagement.
- Advise leaders on employee development and performance management practices that build capability and drive results.
- Manage associate employee relations concerns, drive a culture of engagement, and transparent communication.
- Facilitate the communication and administration of total rewards programs by helping associates understand benefits, compensation, and available perks.
- Serves as the designated back‑up to the Payroll Specialist, ensuring continuity and accuracy of payroll processing as needed.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of hands‑on HR generalist experience, thriving in a fast‑moving, complex, and matrixed organization.
- Strong working knowledge of HR laws and policies, with the ability to apply practices in accordance with applicable laws and policies within a large, globally operating organization.
- Strong influential skills, with a history of shaping company culture and driving substantial business outcomes through people strategy.
- Adept at managing a multitude of HR functions, from talent management to employee relations.
- Exceptional communication abilities with a focus on fostering a cohesive, collaborative environment.
What We'll Do for You:
- Offer dynamic career opportunities within a global powerhouse brand.
- Provide scope for professional growth, endorsing ongoing learning and development.
- Craft an environment where your strategic HR initiatives will directly influence company success.
- Encourage innovation, value creation, and experience impactful changes throughout the organization.
Skills:
Benefit Programs, Cultural Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, HR Benefits, Leadership Training and Development, Payroll Management, People Strategies, Performance Management (PM) Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Training Facilitation, Workplace InvestigationsPay Range:
United States of America: 91,100 USD - 123,300 USDBase pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
7.5Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
June 16, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.Skills Required
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 3-5 years of HR generalist experience in a fast-moving, matrixed organization
- Strong working knowledge of HR laws and policies and ability to apply them in a global organization
- Experience in organizational design, development, transformation, and change management
- Experience advising leaders on employee development and performance management
- Experience managing employee relations, investigations, and fostering engagement
- Experience supporting talent acquisition and talent management functions
- Ability to communicate and administer total rewards, benefits, and compensation programs
- Serves as designated back-up to Payroll Specialist; experience with payroll processing
- Skills in Benefit Programs
- Cultural Development experience
- Employee Engagement experience
- HR Benefits knowledge
- Leadership Training and Development experience
- Payroll Management skills
- People Strategies experience
- Performance Management (PM) Consulting experience
- Talent Acquisition experience
- Training Facilitation experience
- Workplace Investigations experience
The Coca-Cola Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Coca-Cola Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Coca-Cola Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, combining a 401(k) match with a company-funded cash-balance pension and an employee stock purchase plan match that together materially increase long-term package value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and feature-rich, including national medical coverage plus specialized add-ons like virtual care, second opinions, oncology navigation, fertility support, and chronic-condition programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are outlined with structured vacation accrual that increases with tenure and a holiday program that includes both set and floating days.
The Coca-Cola Company Insights
What We Do
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water.
