People Operations Generalist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a People Operations Generalist based in the United States.

This role sits at the center of People Operations, combining HR systems ownership, payroll execution, employee support, and recruiting coordination in a highly tech-forward environment. You will act as the primary administrator of the HRIS while ensuring data integrity, workflow automation, and system optimization across the employee lifecycle. A key part of your impact will be delivering accurate and timely payroll while supporting employees with day-to-day HR inquiries and guidance. You will also contribute to recruiting operations, leveraging modern HR and AI-enabled tools to improve hiring efficiency and candidate experience. The position blends operational execution with process improvement, requiring both strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset for automation and optimization. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you help shape a smooth and scalable employee experience.

Accountabilities

• Serve as the primary HRIS administrator, managing system configuration, troubleshooting, user support, and data integrity audits.
• Design, optimize, and maintain automated HRIS workflows to improve efficiency across the employee lifecycle.
• Own end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Generate and analyze HR and payroll reports to support data-driven decision-making.
• Act as the main point of contact for employee inquiries related to policies, payroll, benefits, and HR processes.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and leave administration.
• Support benefits administration across medical, dental, vision, retirement, and insurance programs.
• Assist with recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, scheduling, and candidate pipeline coordination.
• Leverage ATS and AI-enabled recruiting tools to improve hiring workflows and efficiency.
• Support compliance efforts by drafting HR policies, SOPs, and employee communications.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure secure handling of sensitive HR data and processes.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources or People Operations roles.
• Hands-on experience as an HRIS administrator (Paylocity or similar strongly preferred).
• Proven experience independently managing payroll processing from end to end.
• Strong familiarity with HR technology, ATS platforms, and modern recruiting tools.
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools and automation to improve HR workflows and productivity.
• Experience supporting recruiting functions such as sourcing, screening, and coordination.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot between tactical and process improvement work.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, decentralized environment.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field and/or HR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan (401k) options
• Paid time off and flexible remote work environment
• Employee engagement and wellness initiatives
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Exposure to modern HR technology and AI-driven tools
• Opportunity to shape scalable HR systems and processes

How Jobgether Works

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to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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