People Ops 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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, compliance, and benefits administration, while ensuring adherence to HR policies and employment laws. Proficient in utilizing 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 ManagementBenefits AdministrationI-9 VerificationEmployment Law ResearchPolicy DraftingHR Automation ImplementationEmployee File ManagementCompliance MonitoringOffer Letter PreparationContract Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSound JudgmentAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleComplianceEmployee EngagementHR ProcessesHigh-Growth Company

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 systems and practices for compliance
Draft and refine policies and procedures for leadership review and approval
Prepare and maintain offer letters, employment contracts, onboarding materials, and other HR documents
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and resolve day-to-day HR issues
Escalate complex employee matters as needed
Partner with People Operations Associates and HR Administrators to answer questions and share knowledge
Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, team-building events, and offsites
Collect feedback to strengthen the employee experience
Identify and document opportunities to streamline HR processes using AI tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferred experience)
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
Comfort 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 applicants must currently 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

Equity opportunities / stock options
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
Remote-first work environment
In-person or hybrid work options at company offices