Position Summary
We are seeking an adaptable, hands-on solo Remote Full-Time HR Generalist to build and support our human resources functions. Operating in the fast-paced Information Technology sector with a lean team of approximately 25 contractors and employees, we need a versatile professional to manage our full people operations. You will handle everything from technical recruitment and onboarding to compliance, contractor management, and culture building, serving as the main point of contact for our entire team.
Key Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition: Manage full-cycle recruiting, including posting job descriptions, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and drafting offer letters.
- Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead new-hire orientations, manage documentation (like Form I-9s, W-9s, W-8s), coordinate IT setup, and conduct structured exit interviews.
- Compliance & Policy: Monitor federal, state, and local labor laws to keep company handbooks and day-to-day practices fully compliant.
- Payroll & Benefits: Prepare and verify payroll inputs (e.g., hours, deductions, changes), and resolve employee payroll queries.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and management, mediate workplace conflicts, and help build employee engagement initiatives.
- Performance Support: Guide managers on executing performance evaluations and implementing improvement plans when necessary.
- Records Management: Maintain up-to-date, secure digital employee files within our HRIS system.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 2–5 years of professional HR experience, ideally as a generalist in a small-business environment for US based businesses.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Communication: Strong professional English proficiency; must possess the ability to speak, read, and understand English clearly to effectively communicate complex technical policies, lead corporate training, and collaborate across all levels of our technical team.
- Tech-Savvy: High proficiency with digital tools, including modern HRIS systems, automated payroll portals, digital signature platforms, and remote collaboration tech (e.g., Google chat, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft, Excel, Google photo, etc).
- Autonomy & Discretion: Proven ability to work independently as a solo HR practitioner, handle confidential technical/personal data safely, and manage your own weekly schedule.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional active listening, discretion with sensitive data, and strong conflict resolution abilities.
- Knowledge: Firm understanding of core employment standards (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, and basic labor regulations).
- Additional Duties: As assigned or scheduled by leadership.
Candidates must provide and maintain:
- A reliable computer capable of supporting required business applications.
- Stable, high-speed internet connectivity with a back up option.
- A functional webcam, microphone, and necessary communication equipment.
- A private, secure workspace suitable for handling confidential company information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical field experience.
- Prior experience being the sole HR professional or building HR frameworks from scratch.