HR Generalist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily HR operations for a selection of rapidly growing startups

• Collaborate closely with the HR Operations Manager and act as a supportive client liaison

• Assume responsibility for regular HR tasks and client deliverables

• Provide support for onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, international contractor agreements, PEO management, compliance, and the entire employee lifecycle

• Assign tasks to HR Specialists based in the Philippines and review their work for precision and timely completion

• Act as a contact point for routine client inquiries and requests

• Engage in regular client meetings and monitor deliverables, timelines, and follow-up actions

• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent communication with clients

• Coordinate efforts between U.S.-based HR professionals and HR Specialists in the Philippines

• Handle onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and offboarding processes

• Prepare payroll modifications and related documentation; communicate updates and address discrepancies with the Payroll Team

• Maintain employee data and documentation across HRIS, payroll systems, benefits records, and electronic files

• Assist with PEO implementations, transitions, and ongoing administration

• Provide support for performance management, accommodations, leaves, and employee issues

• Aid in contract renewals, filing deadlines, and recurring compliance obligations

• Compile and submit government reports and registrations, such as EEO-1, ACA, and relevant state filings

• Assist with employee handbooks, state-specific addenda, mandatory notifications, workers’ compensation, EPLI, and other employment-related insurance matters

• Investigate federal, state, and local employment regulations and summarize findings

• Elevate complex or high-risk compliance issues to the HR Operations Manager

• Support B Consulting’s hiring, onboarding, benefits management, recordkeeping, meetings, correspondence, and special projects

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a startup or high-growth setting

• A Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• Experience assisting employees across multiple U.S. states, particularly knowledge of California and New York: state tax registrations, state-specific leave laws, and final pay regulations

• Direct experience with administering a PEO or HRIS — Justworks, Rippling, TriNet, Insperity, Gusto, ADP, or similar systems

• Practical experience with onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, electronic employee records, and offboarding processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to engage directly with clients

• Ability to juggle multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously

• Strong technical acumen and ability to navigate various HRIS and PEO platforms, as well as quickly adapt to new systems

• Sound judgment and the ability to determine when issues should be escalated

• Comfort working with a distributed team and delegating tasks across different time zones

• Preferred: SHRM-CP or PHR certification

• Experience with startup or VC-backed clients

• Background in international payroll, EOR, or global contractor management

• Experience in benefits renewal and broker management

• Participation in at least one PEO or HRIS implementation or migration

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions

• 401(k) plan with company matching

• Paid Time Off

• Fully remote work environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• Support for SHRM or HRCI certification and recertification credits