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.

Originally posted on Himalayas