About the role
- Manage core HR processes and ensure smooth employee lifecycle management.
- Post job openings across job boards and career sites.
- Screen resumes and assist recruiters in scheduling interviews.
- Communicate with candidates during early-stage hiring.
- Prepare offer letters, new hire packets, and orientation schedules.
- Ensure completion of compliance documentation (I-9, E-Verify, tax forms, direct deposit).
- Conduct exit processes (equipment retrieval, system access removal, exit interviews).
- Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS (BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, Zenefits, or similar).
- Track PTO, benefits enrollment, and employee status changes.
- Generate HR reports (headcount, turnover, compliance).
- Partner with finance/payroll teams to reconcile hours, benefits, and deductions.
- Assist with benefits enrollment, open enrollment periods, and employee inquiries.
- Validate payroll data before processing.
- Draft and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and SOPs.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEOC) and multi-state regulations.
- Maintain records audit-ready for external reviews.
- Act as point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
- Support performance management processes and employee engagement programs.
- Document and escalate sensitive issues to HR leadership.
- Coordinate employee training sessions and compliance certifications.
- Track completion of required training and development milestones.
Requirements
- 2+ years HR support or operations experience.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, Zenefits, or similar).
- Familiarity with U.S. labor law compliance.
- Microsoft Office/Google Workspace proficiency.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
- Experience with multi-state or international payroll and compliance.
- Industry exposure in SaaS, professional services, or high-growth startups.
- Process improvement or HRIS implementation experience.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
HR processes managementemployee lifecycle managementresume screeningcompliance documentationHR reportingpayroll validationpolicy draftingtraining coordinationprocess improvementHRIS implementation
Soft skills
communicationorganizationalproblem-solvinginterpersonalattention to detailconfidentialitycollaborationadaptabilitytime managementemployee engagement