HR Generalist (6-Month Contract)

Fliff • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed