HR Generalist

Info Resume Edge•Washington D.C., WA

3d•Remote

About The Position

1. 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 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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

Requirements

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
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 Haves

SHRM-CP / PHR certification
Multi-state workforce exposure
Experience in fast-growing or remote-first companies

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
Support hiring processes and smooth onboarding transitions
Contribute to retention, engagement, and workforce planning initiatives
Assist with performance review cycles and development programs