HR Generalist

Gaggle is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support daily human resources operations and provide guidance to employees and management. The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting and optimizing workforce operations across employees and contractors by managing HR systems, employment compliance, onboarding and offboarding processes, leave administration, and workforce documentation. This role serves as a key operational partner to leadership, ensuring scalable and compliant HR practices that support organizational growth.

The HR Generalist oversees employee lifecycle processes, multi-state compliance initiatives, contractor workforce governance, and HR operational workflows while maintaining accurate documentation and audit readiness across all HR systems.

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and HRIS updates.
• Maintain compliant and audit-ready employee records, I-9 documentation, personnel files, and HR documentation.
• Support multi-state employment compliance, including required reporting, policy updates, unemployment claims, and wage garnishments.
• Own background check workflows for employees and contractors, including administration, documentation retention, compliance review, and escalation support.
• Oversee contractor onboarding, documentation, agreements, and compliance workflows.
• Manage employee leave and accommodation documentation, including FMLA, ADA, and state-paid leave requirements.
• Support managers and employees with HR guidance, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and employee experience initiatives.
• Maintain HR SOPs, templates, and internal resources to support scalable HR operations.

• 2-3 years of HR, HR Operations, or Human Resources Generalist experience
• Knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws
• Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes
• Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience supporting contractor workforce administration
• Experience with Paychex (HRIS), Breezy, or Confluence
• Experience with leave administration and compliance tracking
• General understanding of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Strong organizational and operational execution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Process improvement mindset
• Sound judgment and professionalism
• Collaborative and solution-oriented approach
• High attention to detail and compliance accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Please apply to this posting in order to learn more about the starting salary range and benefit options. Some benefits highlights:

• We’re a remote-first company; our team works together across all 50 US states
• PPO and HDHP health insurance plans through BCBS of Illinois; coverage includes treatment for fertility (including IVF) as well as offering virtual visits and mental health resources
• Dental insurance (including orthodontia) through Guardian
• Vision insurance through BCBS/EyeMed
• HSA, FSA, LPFSA, and DCFSA available, with a $500 annual company contribution
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and a 4% company contribution with each paycheck
• Employee Assistance Program through Paychex and Guardian (includes financial and legal assistance)
• Flexible PTO
• Generous, 100% to 70% paid leave plans, up to 90 days
• Pet Insurance Discount Program
• Fun perks such as team recognition programs, holiday gifts and bonuses, company retreats, raffles, and fantasy football leagues

Gaggle is proud to be recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace and also a proud recipient of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA Today award. We are committed to equal opportunity without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.