Remote Senior HR Generalist

Apply Description GENERAL INFORMATION · Workdays are primarily Monday through Friday · Occasional evening or weekend work may be required · Limited travel may be required · Position is Regular, Full-time, and Exempt · Position reports directly to the Senior Director of Human Resources · Candidate must be able to consistently support employees and business operations within the Eastern Time Zone (EST/ET) · Advanced Paylocity experience (required). Candidates without significant Paylocity experience will not be considered. OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB · The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted partner and strategic right-hand resource to the Senior Director of Human Resources · This role supports both the strategic and day-to-day execution of HR operations across the employee lifecycle, total rewards, employee relations, and HR systems. · This role serves as a versatile HR partner, capable of operating tactically while also contributing to more complex workforce needs—including compensation structures, mixed workforce models (W-2 and 1099), and employee relations matters. · The position also provides back-up support to HR leadership, ensuring continuity of HR services and guidance when needed. · The successful candidate must be comfortable moving seamlessly between tactical execution and strategic partnership and be capable of operating independently. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle · Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless and professional employee experience · Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and day-to-day HR support · Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and documentation · Support managers with routine people-related matters, escalating more complex issues as appropriate Employee Relations & Manager Support · Act as an accessible resource for employees, providing guidance on workplace concerns and policies · Partner with managers to address employee relations matters, offering balanced, practical recommendations · Support documentation, issue resolution, and follow-up in alignment with company practices · Assist in maintaining a consistent and fair employee experience across the organization Compensation, Workforce Structure & Benefits · Support benefit administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee education · Assist in navigating and supporting a mixed workforce model (W-2 employees and 1099 contractors) · Partner with HR leadership to support compensation and rewards processes with attention to market alignment and internal consistency HRIS, Data & Reporting · Maintain and administer HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity · Generate and analyze reports to support HR operations, compliance, and workforce insights · Support system updates, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives Payroll & Cross-Functional Coordination · Collaborate closely with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing · Support data validation and issue resolution related to payroll inputs · Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across HR, payroll, and finance processes Compliance & Risk Awareness · Support HR compliance activities, including required filings and documentation · Assist in ACA tracking and other regulatory processes as applicable · Maintain awareness of federal, state, and local employment regulations, escalating risks as needed · Help ensure HR practices are applied consistently and appropriately across the workforce HR Team Support & Leadership Backup · Provide coverage during HR leadership absences (e.g., HR Director PTO) · Contribute to HR projects, audits, and process improvements · Serve as a collaborative team member across HR and broader organizational functions Requirements QUALIFICATIONS · Strong working knowledge of HR processes and employment regulations (including ACA, FMLA, etc.) · Ability to operate effectively in both tactical and complex HR scenarios · Experience supporting compensation, benefits, and employee relations activities · Strong judgment and attention to detail · Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality EDUCATION · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred · HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) a plus EXPERIENCE · 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or similar role · Experience supporting compensation and total rewards administration · Experience working in mixed workforce environments (W-2 and 1099) · Experience partnering with Payroll and HR systems · Employee relations support experience preferred SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY · Proficiency in HRIS platforms · Proficiency in Paylocity is required · Strong Excel skills · Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) WORK ENVIRONMENT · Remote work environment · Must maintain a professional, distraction-free workspace during working hours