HR Generalist

Jerry

. Administer the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee file management, and benefits administration .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR generalist functions, including employee lifecycle management, compliance with employment laws, and HR process automation. Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support employee engagement and resolve HR inquiries.

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HR Generalist ExperienceHR Compliance KnowledgeHRIS Platform ProficiencySHRM-CP CertificationEmployee Engagement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementOnboarding and OffboardingBenefits AdministrationPolicy DraftingHR Automation ImplementationI-9 VerificationEmployment Law ResearchOffer Letter PreparationHR Process DocumentationAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSound JudgmentMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsAI Tools for HR Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Employment LawHR ComplianceEmployee ExperienceEmployee FeedbackTeam-Building Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee file management, and benefits administration
Partner with hiring managers on role-specific onboarding and new-hire compliance, including I-9 verification, state filings, and benefits enrollment deadlines
Research federal, state, and local employment law requirements and monitor HR systems and practices for compliance
Draft and refine policies and procedures for leadership review and approval
Prepare and maintain offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding materials
Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR questions and resolve day-to-day issues, escalating complex matters as needed
Partner with People Operations Associates and HR Administrators to answer questions and share policy and process knowledge
Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, recognition programs, team-building events, and offsites
Collect employee feedback to strengthen the employee experience
Streamline and document HR processes using AI tools to accelerate research, draft documentation, and reduce manual work
Report to the Director of HR Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferred experience)
2–4 years of hands-on HR generalist experience
Working knowledge of HR compliance and employment law fundamentals
Ability to research and apply new employment requirements
Experience implementing and building HR automations and systems
Comfortable working in HRIS platforms
SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Sound judgment and ability to maintain integrity, compliance, and confidentiality with sensitive information
Ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining attention to detail
Full-time salaried employees must reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) plan with employer matching in the U.S.
RRSP plan with employer matching in Canada
Wellness benefits
Equity opportunities/stock options
Remote-first work arrangement
In-person or hybrid work options at offices in Palo Alto, New York City, Chicago, and Toronto