The Role:
Our People Operations team is the backbone of the employee experience, from the moment a new hire accepts an offer to their first day and beyond. We're looking for a seasoned HR Generalist contractor to seamlessly cover an extended leave and provide additional support for our HR and payroll administration needs. This individual should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Run end-to-end onboarding for US employees and global contractors, from pre-boarding logistics through HR orientation and new hire check-ins.
Manage onboarding workflows, background checks, and system setup in Rippling.
Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth, engaging new-hire experience.
Coordinate equipment shipments, onboarding documentation, and compliance requirements as needed.
Maintain employee records, documents, and HRIS data accuracy.
Support Rippling workflow builds, automation updates, and process improvements.
Assist with payroll processing, audits, reconciliations, and employee payroll inquiries.
Support benefits administration, employee changes, and offboarding processes.
Prepare HR reports and assist with audits, compliance requests, and internal documentation.
Assist with any HR projects or initiatives as directed by the HR Manager.
Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, payroll, benefits, and people programs.
Provide timely ad hoc employee support via Slack, email, and internal ticketing systems.
Escalate sensitive employee relations matters appropriately.
Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events.
Support performance review cycles, employee surveys, and other people programs.
Assist with implementation and administration of HR policies and processes.
Onboarding & Pre-Onboarding
HR Administration
Employee Support & Communications
Employee Engagement & Programs
What We're Looking For:
3+ years of HR Generalist or People Operations experience.
Hands-on experience with Rippling and BambooHR (onboarding workflows, review cycles, employee data management) strongly preferred.
Experience with payroll administration; familiarity with multi-state or multi-entity payroll a plus.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguity in a high-growth environment.
Experience supporting remote and globally distributed teams is a plus.
Benefits:
Work Remotely.
Opportunity for professional development in a dynamic, global setting.
A supportive, collaborative, and knowledge-driven workplace. An engaging and challenging role with the freedom to innovate and develop effective solutions.
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