HR & Operations Generalist

UpLevel HR Consulting•Chapel Hill, NC

4d•$52,500 - $58,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an HR & Operations Generalist to serve as our dedicated people operations resource - someone who genuinely cares about the employee experience and brings the same attention to the people side of the work as to the process side. This role offers real breadth across the full HR function alongside a defined set of operational responsibilities in direct support of the COO. You’ll work across both entities, operating as the primary HR resource for employees and leadership alike - maintaining systems and compliance, running payroll and benefits, recruiting, and supporting the employee experience from hire to offboard. If you’re an early-career HR Generalist who thrives in an independent environment, values doing meaningful work for a company with a genuine identity, and is ready to own a broad functional scope, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
3–5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a small business or lean-team environment, that includes payroll administration and multi-state compliance oversight; exposure to 4+ states preferred.
Experience operating within a multi-state and multi-entity corporate structure or a track record of maintaining and evolving the HR infrastructure in a growing organization.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, project management and communication platforms (Asana, Slack preferred), HRIS/payroll systems (Gusto preferred) and comfort embracing additional HR and operational technology as needed.

Nice To Haves

Active HR certification through SHRM and/or HRCI strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain multi-state employment compliance (wage and hour, leave, mandatory training, reporting, and postings) across all operating states.
Administer and update employee handbooks and HR policies for both entities and maintain compliant personnel files, I-9 records, and HR systems.
Process payroll for both entities with accuracy and proper documentation.
Manage and administer all employee benefits programs, including employee leave programs, and serve as the primary liaison with employees and benefit providers.
Support compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, and adjustments; maintain and update the compensation structure using market benchmark data; and monitor pay equity across both entities.
Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers.
Support performance management cycles, assist managers with documenting employee performance issues and provide coaching and guidance as needed, and ensure proper documentation and compliance throughout all related processes.
Manage full-cycle recruiting and deliver a consistent, compliant onboarding experience across both entities.
Manage employee expense reporting, oversee employee asset tracking and reconciliation, process vendor invoices and customer payments, and assist in developing and documenting job-related processes and SOPs.