Job description

1. Employee Experience • Ensure employees receive timely, accurate HR support throughout their lifecycle • Address workplace concerns early to prevent escalation • Maintain clear, consistent HR communication across the organization 2. Core HR Operations • Own employee records, documentation, and data integrity in HR systems • Manage leave administration, policy application, and employee status changes • Partner with payroll teams to ensure accurate inputs and deadlines 3. Manager Support • Advise managers on performance issues, policy interpretation, and employee matters • Support corrective actions and documentation with a fair, compliant approach • Help leaders apply HR practices consistently across teams 4. Compliance & Risk Control • Apply U.S. federal and state employment laws in daily HR decisions • Maintain audit-ready documentation and policy adherence • Flag potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions 5. Talent & Workforce Support • Support hiring processes and smooth onboarding transitions • Contribute to retention, engagement, and workforce planning initiatives • Assist with performance review cycles and development programs What Success Looks Like • Employees trust HR and receive timely, accurate support • Managers rely on HR for clear, compliant guidance • HR records are clean, current, and audit-ready • Issues are resolved proactively, not reactively • HR processes scale smoothly in a remote environment Required Background • 3+ years in an HR Generalist or broad HR role • Hands-on experience supporting U.S.-based employees • Working knowledge of employment laws, policies, and HR operations • Experience operating independently in a remote setup Key Skills (Non-Negotiable) • Sound judgment and discretion • Clear written and verbal communication • Strong documentation and follow-through • Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs • Comfort handling sensitive and complex situations Nice to Have • SHRM-CP / PHR certification • Multi-state workforce exposure • Experience in fast-growing or remote-first companies

Requirements

Must-haves

Employee Experience
Ensure employees receive timely, accurate HR support throughout their lifecycle
Address workplace concerns early to prevent escalation
Maintain clear, consistent HR communication across the organization
Core HR Operations
Own employee records, documentation, and data integrity in HR systems
Manage leave administration, policy application, and employee status changes
Partner with payroll teams to ensure accurate inputs and deadlines
Manager Support
Advise managers on performance issues, policy interpretation, and employee matters
Support corrective actions and documentation with a fair, compliant approach
Help leaders apply HR practices consistently across teams
Compliance & Risk Control
Apply U.S. federal and state employment laws in daily HR decisions
Maintain audit-ready documentation and policy adherence
Flag potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
Talent & Workforce Support
Support hiring processes and smooth onboarding transitions
Contribute to retention, engagement, and workforce planning initiatives
Assist with performance review cycles and development programs
What Success Looks Like

Nice-to-haves

SHRM-CP / PHR certification
Multi-state workforce exposure
Experience in fast-growing or remote-first companies

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Platform: manatal
Effort: medium