Human Resources Generalist

Tax Alchemy•Irvine, CA

19d•$60,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile and strategic HR Generalist to handle all manner of human resources responsibilities and meet recruiting goals. You will play a key role in mitigating organizational risk, maintaining compliance, and fostering a high-performance culture built on growth and development.

Requirements

3-6 years of direct and progressive HR experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Strong understanding of multistate labor laws, compliance standards, and payroll tax requirements
Proficiency with ATS, HRIS, and payroll platforms
Familiarity with efficiency, workflow, and communication software (Google Suite, Canopy, Slack, Zoom)
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion
Ability to manage a complex workload with attention to detail and zero-error tolerance for payroll
Ability to handle sensitive employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion; Can deliver difficult news or provide critical feedback to high-level stakeholders without damaging relationships
Ability to provide clear, concise, and firm guidance to executives and managers, even in high-pressure situations
Can articulate the “why” behind every HR policies to ensure buy-in across all levels of the organization
A sharp eye for identifying red flags in employment contracts, worker classifications, or behavioral patterns that may lead to legal or financial liability
Comfortable working independently on technical tasks while collaborating across teams to solve complex people problems

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates and managing the candidate pipeline
Conduct initial screenings and coordinate multi-stage interviews with hiring teams, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience
Oversee the I-9 verification process, from documentation review to e-Verify engagement
Facilitate the offer process, including compensation benchmarking, negotiations, background checks, and the generation of offer letters
Collaborate with team members on a comprehensive onboarding program that integrates new hires into the company culture and ensures “time-to-productivity” is minimized
Own the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll process for employees and contractors, ensuring 100% accuracy in withholdings, deductions, and tax filings
Oversee international and domestic contractor payments, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with local labor laws
Administer all state registrations, ensuring accurate information is filed with registration services and state agencies
Monitor and respond to state tax and employment notices; Ensure the company is compliant with federal, state, and local labor laws
Act as a risk gatekeeper by reviewing employment contracts, ensuring proper worker classification, and documenting all disciplinary or separation actions to defend against potential claims
Maintain meticulous digital personnel files, ensuring data privacy and security of sensitive employee information
Facilitate the review process, helping managers and supervisors identify high-potential employees and address performance gaps
Drive initiatives that align with the company’s core values of growth and development, ensuring a high level of employee engagement and retention