Human Resources Generalist

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. Own the employee experience from recruitment through offboarding .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding, while ensuring compliance with U.S. employment laws and HR best practices. Proficient in utilizing HRIS and ATS for streamlined HR operations and data management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist ExperienceU.S. Employment Law KnowledgeHRIS and ATS ProficiencySHRM-CP or PHR CertificationPeople Analytics Experience

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementRecruitment and OnboardingPerformance ManagementPayroll AdministrationEquity AdministrationProcess AutomationConflict ResolutionCompliance Programs SupportDocumented InvestigationsPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong DiscretionDetail-OrientedHighly OrganizedIndependent Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

HRISATSPayroll PlatformsGoogle WorkspaceSlack

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

FLSAFMLAADAEEOMulti-State EmploymentEmployee EngagementAudit ReadinessI-9 VerificationEmployee Handbook ManagementTeam-Building Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the employee experience from recruitment through offboarding
Create job descriptions and postings; source and screen candidates
Onboard new hires through pre-boarding, required checks, orientation, equipment shipping, system access, and 30/60/90-day check-ins
Coordinate with IT and hiring managers to prepare laptops, accounts, and tools
Manage offboarding, exit interviews, access removal, equipment returns, and final pay and benefits notices
Maintain employee records and lifecycle changes in the HRIS
Serve as first point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and conflict resolution
Conduct documented investigations and recommend resolutions with executive leadership
Coach managers on feedback, performance conversations, and inclusive management
Plan engagement initiatives, recognition programs, team-building events, and pulse surveys
Track and apply employment laws across states where employees work
Partner with the PEO provider for multi-state hires and contractors
Administer leaves of absence and accommodations
Support audit readiness, I-9/right-to-work verification, policy acknowledgements, and training tracking
Maintain and update the employee handbook and company policies
Facilitate payroll review and administer benefits enrollment, open enrollment, life-event changes, and time off
Support equity and stock option administration with Finance and Legal
Coordinate interviews, manage the ATS, create offer letters, and conduct background checks
Support employer branding and hiring-process improvements
Support performance reviews, goal setting, calibration, compensation benchmarking, leveling, and pay-equity analysis
Manage People dashboards and deliver insights to leadership
Automate and streamline HR workflows using HRIS and collaboration tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5 years of progressive HR generalist or HR operations experience
Experience supporting a remote or distributed workforce across multiple states
Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and state-specific requirements
Experience with HRIS, ATS, and payroll/benefits platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong discretion, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential information
Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage competing priorities independently
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred)
SHRM-CP or PHR certification (preferred)
Experience supporting IT security and compliance programs from an HR standpoint (preferred)
Experience with equity administration, People analytics, or process automation (preferred)
Familiarity with Slack and Google Workspace (preferred)
Ability to overlap with core collaboration hours of approximately 10:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Authorization to work in the United States is requested in the application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available
401(k) with company match
Discretionary time-off (DTO)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Fully remote work arrangement
Flexible standard business hours
Occasional company offsite/team-gathering travel
Home-office setup and technology provided or reimbursed per company policy