HR Manager / Senior HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Manager / Senior HR Generalist

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Location: United States – 100% Remote

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, Pacific Standard Time (PST) working hours

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager / Senior HR Generalist with strong US HR expertise to manage day-to-day HR operations and build scalable HR processes in a growing organization.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting employees across multiple US states, managing payroll and benefits coordination, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR compliance, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day US HR operations and employee lifecycle activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Coordinate US payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee inquiries.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employment documentation.
• Handle employee relations, performance management, and sensitive HR matters.
• Develop and improve HR policies, processes, workflows, and SOPs.
• Support W-2 employee and independent contractor administration and classification.
• Coordinate employment eligibility verification and US immigration matters (H-1B, L-1, F-1).
• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to address HR needs and operational priorities.
• Work independently and provide regular updates on HR activities, risks, and improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in US HR operations.
• Previous experience as an HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple US states.
• Strong knowledge of US employment laws and HR compliance.
• Practical experience with payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Familiarity with W-2, W-9, contractor classification, and I-9 verification.
• Working knowledge of US immigration processes.
• Experience building HR processes in growing organizations.
• Excellent English communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently during Pacific Time (PST) business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technology, consulting, staffing, or services-based organizations.
• Experience working in a lean HR team or as a standalone HR professional.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Experience coordinating with US employment attorneys, immigration counsel, and payroll providers.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive and accountable HR professional who can independently manage US HR operations, advise leadership, handle sensitive employee matters, and establish efficient HR processes while supporting a growing organization.

Note: This is a fully remote, hands-on operational HR role requiring availability during US Pacific Time working hours.