Part-Time HR Generalist, People Partner Contractor

Pliancy

Part-Time HR Generalist contractor providing parental leave coverage for Head of People at Pliancy. Supporting employee relations and HR operations for approximately 80 staff members.

Posted 7/1/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65 - $85 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to employee and manager questions on policies, benefits, leave, documentation, or day-to-day People matters
Manage onboarding and offboarding activities, employee changes, and HRIS updates
Partner with the VP of Business Operations and leaders on employee relations questions, performance concerns, documentation, and manager guidance
Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and external partners to ensure changes are processed accurately and on time
Maintain compliance-related documentation, reporting, and required workflows
Serve as the primary point of contact for routine People questions from employees and managers
Administer onboarding, offboarding, status changes, leaves, and other employee lifecycle processes
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems data
Support payroll inputs, employee changes, and benefits administration in partnership with internal and external vendors
Ensure HR documents, trackers, and audit-related files are organized, accurate, and up to date
Support talent acquisition coordination, including posting jobs, managing basic hiring logistics, and preparing and sending offer materials.
Help keep recurring People workflows running smoothly, including compliance tasks, reporting, and deadlines
Provide first-line guidance to managers on routine employee relations matters, including performance concerns, feedback conversations, documentation, and policy interpretation
Triage employee concerns and help determine when matters should be escalated to the VP of Business Operations, legal counsel, or other leadership partners
Support the drafting and organization of written documentation related to coaching, performance management, and employee issues
Help managers navigate sensitive conversations with consistency, sound judgment, and appropriate follow-through
Flag risk areas early and bring a calm, practical lens to complex or ambiguous situations
Document and improve repeatable People processes so coverage is smooth and sustainable during leave
Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions
Partner closely with the VP of Business Operations to keep them informed of themes, risks, and items requiring leadership visibility
Help preserve a positive employee experience by combining responsiveness with clear processes and dependable follow-through

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, HR Generalist, HRBP, or similar roles
Strong working knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, HR administration, and People Operations
Demonstrated experience supporting routine employee relations matters and advising managers on performance, documentation, and policy-related questions
Ability to work independently as the primary day-to-day People contact in a small or scaling company
Strong judgment, discretion, and comfort handling confidential and sensitive information
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear, professional communication skills and a steady, service-oriented approach
Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration tools
Familiarity with federal and state employment law basics and when to escalate for additional guidance
Authorization to work in the USA for any employer.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Community-minded, empathetic teammates who take pride in their work—and make it fun, too
A manager who will help you grow and identify opportunities for career development
The opportunity to support clients solving challenging problems in pursuit of meaningful goals
Flexible schedule designed to empower your communication and time management skills
Benefits and perks built to meaningfully support you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

Employee Lifecycle ManagementPerformance ManagementDocumentation ManagementPolicy InterpretationOnboardingOffboardingHRIS ManagementPayroll AdministrationBenefits AdministrationOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentDiscretionOrganizational SkillsClear CommunicationService-Oriented Approach