HR Generalist – Part-Time, Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead the implementation and ongoing oversight of performance feedback cycles, which includes developing the process, managing all communications, tracking progress, and facilitating follow-ups.

• Cultivate a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation that aligns with Huckleberry’s core values.

• Collaborate with team managers to establish systems that ensure team development is both consistent and effective, enabling managers to lead performance discussions confidently.

• Enhance employee engagement by recognizing patterns, uncovering root causes, and proactively suggesting improvements to team dynamics.

• Act as a trusted and confidential resource for employee relations matters by listening empathetically, gathering facts, conducting investigations professionally, and guiding all involved parties toward constructive and amicable solutions.

• Ensure that all HR practices and policies comply with federal and state laws, including adherence to multi-state employee and contractor regulations.

• Oversee performance management processes as both a compliance and development tool, ensuring that documentation and practices align with legal standards.

• Approach HR issues with poise and sound judgment, acting as a stabilizing force during challenging situations.

• Maintain and enhance HR processes and records to ensure they are accurate, well-organized, and compliant, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of HR experience that includes both traditional HR and people operations roles.

• Proven expertise in employee relations: tactful, an attentive listener, respectful of confidentiality, and adept at de-escalating situations while identifying root causes.

• Comprehensive understanding of HR legal compliance across various U.S. states, including employee and contractor classification.

• A systems thinker: adept at building processes and frameworks instead of making reactive, isolated decisions. You employ first-principles thinking to address the root of performance challenges and design for long-term impact.

• Demonstrated capability to manage a project from inception through design, communication, implementation, and follow-up.

• Strong crisis management skills: able to remain calm under pressure and guide an organization through HR challenges in a compliant and professional manner.

• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with robust organizational skills.

• Comfortable working independently in a part-time, remote, contract role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible work schedule with the option for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive work culture that values feedback and employee growth.