HR Generalist

Spire•Washington, DC

20d•$72,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Spire is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented HR Generalist to join its Global HR team in Washington, DC. Reporting to the Global Head of HR Operations, this role owns global onboarding and supports day-to-day HR administration, including employee changes, commission plan administration, and HR systems. The role may evolve as business needs change. The HR Generalist partners with employees, managers, and cross-functional teams to provide a consistent employee experience, maintain accurate HR records, and improve processes across Spire’s global organization. The position operates under a hybrid work model and requires working in the office at least three days per week. Access to U.S. export-controlled software and/or technology may be required; Spire will arrange any necessary licenses.

Requirements

2–5 years of HR Generalist, HR Operations, or People Operations experience.
Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance requirements.
Strong experience working with HRIS platforms.
High degree of accuracy in maintaining employee documentation and HR data.
Strong communication and customer-service orientation, with the ability to build trust across cultures.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Rippling is strongly preferred.
Technology or aerospace experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the global onboarding process and coordinate pre-onboarding with Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, IT, Payroll, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate new hire orientation across regions, manage onboarding communications, and conduct new hire check-ins.
Track onboarding milestones, required documentation, and outstanding actions, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Identify improvements to onboarding workflows, resources, and the new hire experience.
Process routine employee changes in Rippling, including employee information, job details, reporting relationships, and other employment records.
Track probationary periods, remind managers about follow-up, and ensure required documentation is completed.
Administer Form I-9 and applicable right-to-work verification requirements.
Coordinate access to required labor law notices for remote U.S. employees.
Maintain employee documentation and support consistent HR processes across regions.
Prepare, distribute, and track employee commission plans, amendments, and related documentation.
Coordinate commission plan administration with Payroll and relevant business teams, and maintain records of acknowledgments and outstanding actions.
Serve as a point of contact for routine employee HR inquiries and provide guidance on established policies, processes, and HR systems.
Monitor HR support tickets, resolve routine requests, and coordinate complex matters with appropriate HR team members.
Assist employees and managers with Rippling navigation and HR self-service resources, escalating technical issues as needed.
Maintain and update employee-facing HR content on the internal intranet.
Maintain and improve HR process documentation, checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures.
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance the employee experience.
Support global HR initiatives, system enhancements, and operational projects with the Global HR Operations team.
Perform other HR duties as needed, consistent with the level and scope of the role.