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HR Generalist

HR Generalist managing full HR lifecycle including onboarding/offboarding, HRIS administration, employee relations, benefits, and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Requires 3-5 years HR experience, high emotional intelligence, and HRIS familiarity like Rippling.

130k – 170k/yr
Remote3+ YOEPeople Ops

About the role

What you’ll do

  • Manage onboarding, and offboarding for full time employees and contractors
  • Manage day-to-day HRIS administration and ensure data integrity
  • Support other key areas like employee visa processes, leave management, etc.
  • Serve as a reliable first point of contact for employee relations matters, applying good judgment and escalating when appropriate
  • Become a trusted resource to employees for various topics like benefits, company policies, etc.
  • Partner with the HR manager to drive key programs like performance reviews, open enrollment, engagement surveys, etc.
  • Pitch in wherever the team needs; no task is too small if it moves things forward

What you’ll need

  • 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Associate, or people operations role
  • Solid understanding of core HR functions including benefits, leave administration, and employment law basics
  • High emotional intelligence and good judgment when it comes to sensitive employee situations
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
  • Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Rippling experience a strong plus)
  • High ownership mindset, a strong work ethic, and a team-first attitude

Skills

HRISRipplingOnboardingOffboardingEmployee RelationsBenefits AdministrationLeave ManagementPerformance ReviewsEmployment LawVisa Processes

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