HR Generalist

Jerry

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance with employment laws. Proficient in HRIS platforms and implementing HR automations to enhance operational efficiency.

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HR Generalist ExperienceHR Compliance KnowledgeHRIS Platform ProficiencySHRM-CP CertificationEmployee Lifecycle Management

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Hard Skills

Onboarding ManagementOffboarding ManagementEmployee File ManagementBenefits AdministrationI-9 VerificationEmployment Law ResearchPolicy DraftingHR Automation ImplementationAttention to DetailMultitasking

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsJudgmentConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Employee EngagementCompliance MonitoringEmployee ExperienceTeam-Building EventsRecognition Programs

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 setup
Manage new-hire compliance, including I-9 verification, state new-hire filings, and benefits enrollment deadlines
Research federal, state, and local employment law requirements
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
Provide policy guidance and independently resolve day-to-day issues, escalating complex matters as needed
Partner with People Operations Associates and HR Administrators to answer questions and share policy/process knowledge
Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, team-building events, and offsites
Collect 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 section)
2–4 years of hands-on HR generalist experience
Experience ideally at a small or high-growth company owning the full employee lifecycle
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
Solid judgment and ability to maintain integrity, compliance, and confidentiality with sensitive information
Ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining attention to detail
Must currently reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada for full-time salaried employment
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada
Must address current or future visa sponsorship needs in the application

Benefits

Comp & perks

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