Remote HR Generalist (United States)

About The Role As a Remote HR Generalist (US), you will run core HR operations across the employee lifecycle for distributed teams, including onboarding, policies, employee relations, benefits coordination, leave administration, compliance, and HRIS workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and employee file management
  • Respond to employee inquiries and support employee relations casework with thorough documentation
  • Coordinate benefits administration, open enrollment support, and vendor communications
  • Manage leave administration workflows (FMLA, ADA interactive process support, state leaves)
  • Maintain and audit HRIS data quality, access controls, and standard reports
  • Support payroll coordination by validating employee changes and ensuring timely submissions
  • Help maintain HR policies, handbook updates, and multi-state compliance postings
  • Support performance management cycles, manager enablement, and employee documentation
  • Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and resolution planning using consistent standards
  • Track HR metrics and deliver operational reporting for leadership
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar HR operations role
  • Working knowledge of US employment practices and multi-state compliance considerations
  • Experience with HRIS platforms, employee records, and HR reporting
  • Experience supporting employee relations cases with sound documentation
  • Strong written communication skills for remote collaboration and stakeholder management
Compensation Hourly base pay range: $30–$50 per hour, depending on experience and scope. Benefits and time off may vary by employer and role details.
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