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The Countsy HR Generalist requires a hands-on HR professional who can manage the day-to-day HR Generalist functions for multiple startup companies. The fully remote position requires an individual with incredible attention to detail who can juggle a large client load using a high level of organizational skills. In this role, you will support startups in their onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and compliance matters as well as manage and respond to day-to-day client questions. Our clients are mostly venture backed startups located throughout the U.S. This is a unique opportunity for an up-and-coming HR professional to get a wide range of experience working with some of the hottest high tech, biotech and life science startups in the country! The ideal candidate must be able to work with others with varying levels of Accounting, HR, and Payroll experience both within, and outside the organization. This position requires solid multi-tasking abilities, sound judgement, and a sense of urgency.
Job Responsibility:
Benefits Implementation and Administration: Conduct new hire benefit orientations
Collect and ensure processing of all benefits enrollments utilizing various HRIS
Approve and reconcile benefit carrier invoices as needed
Work with the client and payroll to resolve any issues
Work with payroll and/or benefit brokers to help clients resolve their benefits issues
Assist with implementation of new benefit plans and changes during the annual renewal process
General Policies and Procedures: Act as resource for clients with regards to compliance and policy questions
Perform necessary research to come up with correct options for client
HRIS: Maintain accurate and compliant digital files for all clients
Conduct file audits as necessary
Utilize various HRIS for onboarding and offboarding processes
Run client reports as requested
Onboarding and offboarding: Run background checks for clients
Prepare and send out offer letters and legally required notices for every new hire
Utilize HRIS for onboarding processes - I9s, Employee Handbook Acknowledgement, and other new hire documentation
Work with HR team, client, and payroll to coordinate final paycheck and termination documents for exiting employees
Other HR Support: Act as internal HR for various clients as needed performing all of the processes listed above
Support client and internal teams with timely responses to requests
Take ownership of work and follow tasks through to completion
Utilize research and knowledge management channels
Develop proficiencies with Countsy tools, processes, and procedures
Collaborate with and support Countsy teammates
Perform all necessary administrative responsibilities in a timely manner (e.g. Timesheet and expense report submission, annual review, response to e-mail and voicemail, forecasting of upcoming availability)
Requirements:
Solid knowledge of human resources best practices in a variety of different industries and circumstances
Proven research and analytical skills showing ability to reach logical conclusion and application to client situations
Demonstrated high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel – familiar with higher formulas (i.e. pivot tables, IF statements, VLOOKUP, etc.)
Proficiency with various online HRIS tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
Prior experience in multi-entity or startup clients (strongly recommended)
Ability to manage client inquiries
Direct complaints or complex queries to relevant team members
Provide technical assistance
Expedite serious issues to management for prompt resolution
Sense of urgency necessary to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines
Desire to work in an environment of continual learning and challenges
Effectively adjust and prioritize new conditions, clients and changing tasks
Accept responsibility for errors, identify corrective measures and controls for non-recurrence
Ability to interact directly with Client’s staff at all management levels, internally with Countsy staff and Startup CFOs and client vendors and contacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience
A Master’s Degree or PHR/SPHR designation are a strong plus
HR certifications are strongly preferred
5 + years of progressive HR Generalist experience
Nice to have:
A Master’s Degree or PHR/SPHR designation
HR certifications
Prior experience in multi-entity or startup clients
What we offer:
Medical (including FSA and HSA offerings)
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off: 18 days
Eight Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
Discretionary Bonus Plan
Short-Term Disability Benefits: up to 12 weeks of paid leave for total and temporary disability due to illness or injury
Maternity Leave: up to 8 weeks (40 days) of paid Maternity Leave
Parental Leave: 2 weeks (10 days) of paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Bereavement: Up to 3 days of paid leave
Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML): up to 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave, up to 16 weeks of leave when family and medical leave are used in combination, an additional two weeks of leave due to pregnancy complications, up to 7 days bereavement leave
Jury Duty Leave: Up to 5 paid days
Military Leave: Up to 21 days of paid leave during a one-year period