HR Generalist

Employ is transforming how hiring gets done. With our three ATS solutions - Jobvite, Lever, and JazzHR - plus cutting-edge AI Companions, we free recruiters from admin work and give them more time for what matters: connecting with people. More than 23,000 global customers rely on Employ to make millions of candidate connections each year, helping them hire smarter, faster, and at scale. From growing startups to the world’s most recognized brands, we’re redefining what’s possible in talent acquisition. We’re a fast-moving, remote-first team of builders and innovators who live our people-first philosophy every day. We back it up with flexible work scheduling and paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities that help you thrive. At Employ, you won’t just grow your career - you’ll help millions of others grow theirs. Come join our team where we have each other’s backs, champion our customers, hold ourselves accountable, and shape what’s next in talent acquisition. Candidate Safety Notice Please note, employ takes candidate safety seriously. Employ recruiters and employees communicate only via official @employinc.com email addresses. We will never request payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from Employ, please report it to [emailprotected] . About the Opportunity – People Operations Generalist II: The People Operations Generalist II provides broad employee lifecycle, People technology, data, and Total Rewards support within a lean, highly cross-functional shared-services model. This role serves as a primary point of contact for employees and managers while maintaining operational ownership for designated People programs and systems. The Generalist II is expected to build working capability across all core People Operations services while developing deeper expertise in selected areas. Successful team members will be adaptable, collaborative, comfortable managing a broad portfolio, and committed to creating scalable processes and effective self-service experiences. About the Team: We live our values of being people-first, customer-obsessed, accountable, and innovative. We guide our decisions by what’s best for our employees & customers. We relentlessly focus on serving the needs of our customers. We own the outcome, and work as a team towards a shared mission. We drive change as we continually learn and grow. What You’ll Do: Provide Tier 1 People Operations support to employees and managers through the People helpdesk. Administer preboarding, onboarding, employee documentation, employment changes, and offboarding. Provide employee and manager support related to standard People policies, Benefits, Leaves, Compensation, systems, and processes. Support Benefits enrollment, eligibility changes, employee inquiries, documentation, and recurring administrative activities. Support Leave of Absence and ADA administration in partnership with designated Sr. Generalists. Support Compensation processes, employee changes, reporting, documentation, and recurring program cycles. Maintain accurate employee information across the HR technology ecosystem. Complete HRIS transactions, recurring audits, data validation, and issue resolution. Manage helpdesk requests from intake through resolution and escalate complex matters appropriately. Support self-service adoption by helping employees and managers navigate workflows, systems, policies, and knowledge resources. Maintain People Operations documentation, standard operating procedures, templates, and employee resources. Support Talent Acquisition Operations, employee engagement programs, surveys, and HR communications. Participate in cross-training and maintain working knowledge across all core People Operations and Total Rewards service areas. Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce manual work, and strengthen the employee experience. What You Bring: 2–5 years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, Benefits & LOAs, or a related field. ADP Workforce Now experience required MUST HAVE working knowledge of Benefits, Leaves, Compensation, employee policies, HR systems, and compliance practices. Broad employee lifecycle experience and an interest in supporting multiple People Operations and Total Rewards disciplines. Experience using an HRIS and supporting employee data, reporting, transactions, or system administration. Experience managing employee and manager requests through a helpdesk, case-management, or shared-services model preferred. Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a broad portfolio and competing deadlines. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to learn new functional areas quickly and operate effectively in a cross-trained team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with an employee-centered service approach. Demonstrated discretion when handling sensitive employee, Benefits, Leave, and Compensation information. Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to confidentiality and service excellence. Alignment with Employ’s core values: People-First, Customer-Obsessed, Accountable, and Innovative. $72,000 - $80,000 a year We believe clarity builds trust, so we share the national pay range for this role: $72,000 - $80,000 per year (USD base salary). This range reflects the scope of the role across the U.S. and is informed by market data, internal equity, and the responsibilities of the position. Your final offer will consider your unique skills, experience, and location. In addition to base salary, total compensation may include performance bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you’d like more details about how compensation is determined or how benefits factor in, please get in touch. We’re committed to fair, transparent pay and want to make sure you have the information you need. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Make an impact: Your work will directly shape how thousands of employees experience total rewards at Employ — ensuring programs that attract, engage, and retain top talent across the globe. Meaningful, mission-driven work: Join a team where operational excellence in HR directly supports Employ’s mission to improve hiring outcomes for both people and businesses. Remote-first culture: Work from where you’re most productive while staying connected to a collaborative, high-energy team through virtual-first rituals and regular in-person meetups. Unlimited PTO: Trust-based time off so you can recharge and bring your best self to work. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to support you and your family’s health and well-being. Learning & development programs: Access to training, mentorship, and development resources to grow your skills — from HR operations to total rewards strategy. At Employ, we believe that when people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together, amazing things happen. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and able to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that when people feel they belong, they can do their best work and we want every member of our team to feel that sense of belonging. If you need accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please reach out. We’ll be glad to support you. Recruitment Fraud Notice: Employ takescandidate safety seriously. Please be aware that Employ recruiters and interviewers will only communicate with candidates using official email addresses ending in @employinc.com. We will never ask for payment, banking information, or personal financial details at any stage of the hiring process, and we do not conduct interviews via messaging apps or social media platforms. If you receive communication that appears suspicious or claims torepresentEmploy but does not come View email address on click.appcast.io email address, do not respond or continue engaging with the sender . Please report the message to [emailprotected] . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.