Human Resources Generalist Fully Remote

AVANCE is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations across Texas, Colorado, and California. This position is designed for an established HR professional with a strong foundation in human resources administration, multi-state compliance, HR systems, employee lifecycle processes, and leave administration. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, knowledgeable in HR practices, and capable of independently managing day-to-day HR responsibilities while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. As a remote member of the Talent, Culture & Human Resources team, the HR Generalist will collaborate with internal departments and organizational leadership to maintain consistent HR processes, improve operational workflows, and deliver responsive HR services across multiple locations.
Multi-State HR Compliance:
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements across Texas, Colorado, and California.
Monitor regulatory updates and assist with implementing necessary changes to HR procedures and practices.
Conduct routine HR compliance audits and identify discrepancies requiring correction or escalation.
HR Operations:
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition to ensure accurate and timely employee transactions.
Support organizational changes, employee data updates, and established HR operational procedures.
Respond to employee HR inquiries and coordinate appropriate follow-up or referrals.
Manage assigned HR service requests, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation.
Support updates with HR standard operating procedures, checklists, forms, and employee resources.
Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows and collaborate with cross-functional teams on operational initiatives.
Escalate complex leave or benefits matters to appropriate HR leadership.
HRIS Administration & Reporting:
Maintain accurate employee information within Paylocity and other HR systems.
Process employee data changes and conduct routine HRIS audits to ensure data integrity.
Generate employee reports, organizational rosters, and HR compliance-related data.
Support HR system implementations, integrations, enhancements, and standardized workflows.
Participate in HR team meetings, trainings, organizational events, and department projects as required.
High school diploma or associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Professional HR certification, including SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent.
Work Experience
Minimum four (4) years of professional human resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, or comparable position.
Demonstrated experience managing employee lifecycle processes, HR documentation, and HRIS transactions.
Experience supporting leave administration, benefits coordination, or similar HR operational functions.
Five (5) or more years of progressive human resources experience.
Experience supporting multi-state HR operations, particularly Texas, Colorado, and California.
Experience with Paylocity or comparable HRIS platforms.
Experience supporting HR compliance audits, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Professional customer service orientation and ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn HRIS, ticketing, workflow, and other business systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
Travel
Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.
Travel required up to 20% of the time for work-related site visits, meetings, and functions.
Work is generally performed in an office environment.
Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices).
Standard office equipment generally used includes:
Telephone
Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet
Environmental Factors
Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.).