HR Generalist - Remote

Location: Remote

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET or PT

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist with strong knowledge of North American HR practices to support multiple HR initiatives across recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and operations. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment while delivering high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations in alignment with North American employment standards and best practices
• Manage and support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation
• Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant tracking, screening coordination, and offer support
• Maintain and update HRIS, ATS, payroll, and benefits administration systems
• Create, document, and improve HR processes, SOPs, and internal workflows
• Prepare HR reports, track KPIs, and provide data-driven insights to stakeholders
• Support compliance requirements related to employment laws, policies, and internal procedures
• Work across multiple client or internal projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support HR initiatives and business needs

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist with exposure to North American HR practices
• Minimum of 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience required
• Both US and Canadian employment law experience required for North American HR practices
• Strong understanding of HR operations, recruitment, payroll, benefits, and compliance
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, ATS platforms, and HR documentation
• Experience creating SOPs, reports, and HR metrics (KPIs)
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• HR-related degree required

Work Requirements

• Ability to work Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET or PT
• Stable, high-speed internet connection
• Reliable remote work setup, including a working laptop or desktop computer (dual monitors preferred)
• Backup plan for power or internet interruptions

What We're Looking For

• Self-starter with minimal need for supervision
• Comfortable handling multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Results-driven with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.

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