HR Generalist

• 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

• 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
• Originally posted on Himalayas