HR Generalist

Department: People

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States

Reporting To: Chief of Staff

Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates across channels and help build healthy pipelines for open roles
• Screen applicants and run early conversations to surface the strongest fits
• Coordinate and schedule interviews across candidates and hiring managers, keeping the process moving and the candidate experience polished
• Keep our applicant tracking system current and communicate with candidates promptly at every stage

• Own onboarding and offboarding end to end, so every new hire has a great first week and every departure is handled cleanly
• Maintain accurate employee records and keep our HRIS current as our single source of truth
• Be the first point of contact for everyday employee questions on policies, benefits, and time off
• Support payroll inputs and ensure changes are captured accurately and on time
• Help maintain and improve the employee handbook and internal policy documentation

• Manage company perks and stipends end to end, including enrollment, renewals, and eligibility
• Run leave of absence programs from start to finish, including intake, documentation, communication with employees, and coordination with payroll
• Serve as a knowledgeable, calm resource for employees navigating leave during important life moments

• Plan and run recurring team programming, events, and recognition that strengthen connection across the team
• Support company offsites and in-person gatherings from logistics to follow-through
• Gather employee feedback and help turn it into action

• Partner with our PEO to keep everyday HR practices aligned with federal, state, and local requirements
• Apply a working understanding of FMLA and paid family leave, including New York Paid Family Leave, so employees feel supported through leave
• Keep employee records and documentation accurate and well organized

What we are looking for

• Around 3 years in an HR generalist, people operations, or HR coordinator role, ideally including time at a startup or another fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources from an accredited institution
• Experience supporting recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews
• Familiarity with FMLA and paid family leave such as New York Paid Family Leave, and comfort supporting employees through leave with empathy and care
• A genuine interest in culture building, from team events to recognition to the small touches that make a team feel like a team
• Exceptional attention to detail. You catch the small errors before they become problems, and your documents and records are clean
• Strong written communication and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Comfort working independently, staying organized across competing priorities, and following through reliably

• Experience working alongside a PEO such as Justworks and Rippling
• Experience on a lean, fast-moving People or operations team where you wore many hats

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• 100% company-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Flexible PTO and fully remote work environment.
• Home Office Stipend
• Monthly Home Internet Stipend
• 12 Weeks of medically tailored groceries for the whole family 
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact at a mission-driven company at the forefront of the "food as medicine" movement.