Senior HR Generalist

SeekOut

Sr. HR Generalist at SeekOut managing people operations in a tech environment.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and optimize our HRIS (Rippling), ensuring data accuracy, clean processes, and proactive system improvements.
Manage payroll file preparation, employee changes (title updates, manager changes, new hires, terminations), and compliance tracking.
Serve as the team’s go-to for HR tools including Rippling, Greenhouse, Jira/Asana and more.
Oversee our new hire equity tracker, ensuring it is accurate, current, and properly maintained.
Look for automation opportunities to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
Maintain HR SOPs, employee resources (Guru), and internal documentation.
Own New Hire Orientation end-to-end, delivering a polished and welcoming experience for every new SeekOtter.
Partner proactively with hiring managers ahead of each start date to ensure they are prepared, equipped, and engaged in their new hire’s first days. Timely coordination here is non-negotiable.
Manage offboarding logistics including exit interviews, systems access, and final paperwork.
Keep onboarding and offboarding processes current, well-documented, and consistently executed.
Be the first point of contact for employee questions on benefits, policies, and general HR matters.
Build relationships with managers and proactively support their people needs.
Partner with HR leadership on annual programs including compensation cycles, benefits renewal, and engagement surveys.
Support leaves of absence, return-to-work coordination, and accommodations.
Serve as the day-to-day conduit between employees, managers, and our immigration attorneys.
Coordinate visa sponsorship processes (H-1B, PERM) and ensure timely follow-through on filings and deadlines.
Maintain immigration files and track work authorization statuses across the employee population.
Help administer our performance review cycles, including setup, communications, reporting, and manager support.
Track completion, surface gaps, and keep the process running on time.
Support compensation analysis and market reviews as part of our annual comp cycle.
Use Asana to plan, track, and manage People team initiatives from kickoff to completion.
Keep projects organized with clear owners, deadlines, and status updates so the team always knows where things stand.
Bring a structured, methodical approach to recurring programs (open enrollment, comp cycle, review seasons) so they run smoothly year over year.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bring 3-4 years of HR experience with at least 2 years in a generalist or operations role, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment.
Bring solid knowledge of employment laws, compliance basics, and HR best practices. You are someone who likes to stay up to date on employment laws & changes.
Are genuinely energized by operational work and take pride in accuracy and follow-through.
Have hands-on experience with HRIS and people systems (extra points for Rippling, Greenhouse, or Tilt).
Are comfortable using project management tools like Asana to keep work organized and on track.
Are curious about AI and open to using tools like Claude as part of your everyday workflow.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. In this role you will regularly work with compensation data, personal employee information, and immigration records. Trustworthiness is non-negotiable.
Have a basic working knowledge of immigration in a tech company context (H-1B, PERM) and are comfortable being the liaison with outside counsel.
Are a natural collaborator who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others level up.
Embody SeekOut’s values of Kindness, Gratitude, and Curiosity in how you show up every day.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree; SHRM-CP/PHR or equivalent is a bonus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA and FSA
Stock options
Stipends for home office, education, and wellness
Flexible paid time off
Company paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day
Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Retirement plan with company match
In-office perks: transportation and parking subsidies, daily lunch service, snacks and beverages, and wellness room

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRISpayroll managementcompliance trackingonboardingoffboardingperformance review administrationcompensation analysisimmigration processesdata accuracyautomation

Soft Skills

collaborationtrustworthinessattention to detailoperational efficiencycommunicationrelationship buildingproactive supportcuriosityprofessionalismmethodical approach

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeSHRM-CPPHR