Job description
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support the daily operations of our growing, multi-state HR function. This role will play a key part in ensuring smooth onboarding, employee support, compliance adherence, and benefits administration. The HR Generalist will partner across teams to deliver a high-quality and consistent employee experience while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and service.
The ideal candidate brings a foundational understanding of HR processes, with working knowledge of employment regulations, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
Onboarding & Employee Experience
- Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process, including document collection, orientation, and first-week support.
- Ensure new hire paperwork is compliant with federal and state requirements.
- Work with hiring managers to deliver timely onboarding plans and resources.
- Respond to employee questions about company policies, tools, and benefits during the onboarding phase.
Employee Relations & Support
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, time off, and workplace concerns.
- Support culture and engagement initiatives, such as surveys, shoutouts, or team celebrations.
Compliance & Policy
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state labor laws; ensure HR documentation and procedures remain compliant.
- Help maintain employee records and HRIS data in accordance with legal and policy standards.
- Support routine audits and HR compliance checks as needed.
Compensation & Benefits Administration
- Administer benefits enrollment and manage employee updates during life events or open enrollment periods.
- Coordinate with benefits providers and help troubleshoot claims or enrollment issues.
- Support compensation benchmarking projects and assist with payroll-related updates (in collaboration with Finance or HR leadership).
Learning & Process Improvement
- Help coordinate employee training sessions and track compliance training completion.
- Document HR processes and identify opportunities to simplify or automate repetitive tasks.
- Support internal communications related to policy updates or new HR initiatives.
HR Operations & Systems
- Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS and ensure smooth system workflows.
- Generate reports for tracking onboarding, headcount, or time off usage as requested.
- Assist with timekeeping, leave tracking, and routine system maintenance.
Required Skills & Experience
- At least 1 year of HR experience in a generalist or administrative capacity.
- Foundational understanding of core HR functions including onboarding, compliance, benefits, and employee support.
- Familiarity with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, etc.).
- High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience with HRIS systems and Google Workspace tools preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous PTO including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Short- and long-term disability (employer-paid)
- Cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement
- Remote work flexibility with opportunities for in-person collaboration
