Senior HR Manager

Augment

. Administer US and Canada benefits, including open enrollment, new-hire and life-event enrollments, carrier invoices, COBRA, FSA, disability and retirement-plan administration.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering US and Canada benefits, payroll support, and HR compliance while effectively managing employee relations and onboarding processes. Proficient in utilizing HRIS tools like Rippling to enhance workflows and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist ExperienceUS And Canada Benefits AdministrationPayroll Support Across Multiple StatesRippling HRIS ProficiencyUS Employment Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationPayroll ProcessingHR ComplianceOnboarding ManagementOffboarding ManagementEmployee RelationsImmigration CoordinationWorkplace Safety ProgramsPerformance Review SupportAutomation Tools

Soft Skills

Organized Self-StarterClear CommunicationSound JudgmentDiscretion With Confidential Information

Tools & Technologies

RipplingWorkdayBambooHRGustoADP

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSHRM-CP

Industry Keywords

FMLAACACOBRAI-9Wage-And-Hour LawsCRA RemittancesProvincial RequirementsGroup BenefitsH-1BTN Visa

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer US and Canada benefits, including open enrollment, new-hire and life-event enrollments, carrier invoices, COBRA, FSA, disability and retirement-plan administration.
Support payroll and payroll tax across multiple US and Canadian pay schedules, including payroll reviews, commissions, one-off earnings, tax registrations, remittances, W-2s and T4s.
Own federal, state, local and provincial HR compliance, including filings, ACA reporting, notices, posters, workers' compensation and handbooks.
Run onboarding from offer through day 30, including HRIS setup, background checks, I-9s, work-authorization reviews, orientation, employee files and check-ins.
Support employees and managers with employee relations, performance conversations, leaves, accommodations and return-to-work.
Manage offboarding, including final pay, notices, benefits continuation, access removal and exit documentation.
Administer Rippling HRIS workflows, organizational changes, reporting and integrations; improve automation and documentation.
Coordinate immigration and work authorization with outside counsel and track expirations and policy changes.
Run workplace safety programs, training and severe-weather response.
Drive engagement programs, recognition programs and performance review cycle support.
Manage HR vendors and renewals.
Support multi-office operations and company events and offsites; scope may shift to Operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Roughly 4–7 years of HR generalist or HR operations experience, ideally owning programs end to end.
Hands-on experience administering US and Canada benefits and supporting payroll across multiple states.
Experience with Rippling or a similar HRIS (e.g., Workday, BambooHR, Gusto, ADP), and comfort with reports and workflows.
Working knowledge of US employment compliance (e.g., FMLA, ACA, COBRA, I-9, wage-and-hour, state leave laws).
Sound judgment and discretion with confidential employee information.
An organized self-starter who tracks many deadlines at once, follows through without being chased, and communicates clearly.
Canadian payroll and benefits experience (CRA remittances, provincial requirements, group benefits/RRSP) is a bonus.
Experience coordinating employment-based immigration (H-1B, TN) with outside counsel is a bonus.
PHR, SHRM-CP or a similar HR certification is a bonus.
Experience at a high-growth startup or a multi-location company is a bonus.
Comfort using automation and AI tools to streamline HR work is a bonus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary + Stock Options
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
Flexible PTO
Monthly stipend