AssociateHRGeneralist

Reporting to the HR Director · Full-Time Non-Exempt · Remote-First About the Role: We're looking for a proactive, detail-obsessed HR professional who brings ideas to the table and sees them through to completion. As a key member of our lean HR team, you will be a trusted resource for employees across the organization - driving day-to-day operations, identifying process gaps, and partnering on strategic initiatives spanning compliance, employee experience, and talent acquisition. This role is built for someone who doesn't wait to be told what to do. Specific responsibilities: Employee Experience & Communications Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries - providing timely, accurate, and friendly responses that reflect the company's culture and values. Own the quarterly employee perks calendar from end to end: researching vendors, sourcing new engagement ideas, and evaluating ROI in a remote-first environment. Draft and publish weekly HR emails, biweekly wellness content, developing a consistent, compelling HR voice. Support with HR culture & engagement initiatives and events, from coordination to execution Onboarding & Talent Operations Own the full new hire onboarding lifecycle: paperwork collection and processing, background and reference check coordination, Form I-9 administration, and IT equipment and access setup. Manage and continuously improve the recruiting coordination function - scheduling interviews, maintaining job postings, and serving as an ATS (Greenhouse) power user. Identify onboarding friction points, propose scalable solutions proactively and own the implementation. Payroll, Benefits & Compliance Support bi-payroll processing - auditing timecards, ensuring approvals are complete, and processing 401(k) deferrals accurately and on time. Own quarterly state filings, proactively monitoring new state and federal compliance requirements and escalating issues appropriately. Manage the virtual mailroom - triaging incoming notices, escalating