Senior HR Generalist

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily HR operations and act as the main HR contact for staff and supervisors.

• Handle recruitment from the initial position intake through sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, and hiring.

• Oversee employee onboarding, offboarding, and transfers in collaboration with managers, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders.

• Administer benefits, leave, retirement programs, and associated employee communications.

• Assist in employee relations and provide guidance to managers on expectations, feedback, documentation, performance issues, and other HR topics.

• Manage performance reviews, employee engagement, recognition, and various people-centric programs.

• Maintain personnel records, HR policies, the employee handbook, and necessary HR documentation.

• Enhance HR systems, workflows, processes, templates, and resources available to employees.

• Ensure compliance with regulations, oversee required training, audits, reporting, and other HR obligations.

• Manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in pay, deductions, benefits, and employment changes.

• Oversee the company’s internship program, including recruitment, onboarding, manager involvement, intern experience, and improvements.

• Identify HR challenges and opportunities, conduct research, propose solutions, and drive initiatives to completion.

• Keep senior leadership updated on critical HR issues, risks, decisions, and priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• At least 3 years of progressive, hands-on HR experience across various aspects of the employee lifecycle.

• Proven experience in recruiting and talent acquisition.

• Familiarity with U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.

• Strong judgment and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive information.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and ensure work is completed effectively.

• A proactive and resourceful mindset with a willingness to research, learn, and tackle new challenges.

• Capability to discern when issues can be resolved independently and when to seek leadership or specialized expertise.

• Comfort in a small-company setting where responsibilities are diverse and priorities may shift.

• Preferred: Experience as the primary HR resource for a small business; HR systems implementation or administration; familiarity with remote workforces; experience in government contracting or professional services; and/or SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Administration of benefits, including leave and retirement programs.

• Employee engagement and recognition initiatives.

• Management and ownership of the internship program.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development through ongoing learning and research.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• A drug-free work environment.