HR Generalist - Payroll and Recruitment

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Generalist with a strong focus on payroll operations and supporting core recruitment activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, while also assisting with end-to-end recruitment and general HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience in the U.S. and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll (Primary Focus)

• Manage end-to-end U.S. payroll processing in coordination with payroll vendors/systems
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution, including salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Handle payroll inquiries from employees and resolve discrepancies
• Support payroll audits and reporting requirements
• Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation and month-end close activities

Recruitment & Staffing

• Support full-cycle recruitment including job posting, sourcing, screening, and interview coordination
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and support hiring needs
• Support onboarding process for new hires

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain employee records in HR systems
• Support benefits administration and employee lifecycle changes (onboarding, transfers, exits)
• Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with U.S. labor laws
• Support HR reporting and ad hoc HR projects as needed

Requirements

Must-Have

• 10 years above of HR Generalist or HR Operations experience
• Strong hands-on experience in U.S. payroll processing (multi-state preferred)
• Familiarity with U.S. labor laws and payroll compliance requirements
• Experience supporting recruitment processes
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paychex, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent communication skills in English

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in a fully remote or distributed work environment
• Exposure to HR analytics or reporting
• Experience in tech or fast-growing companies
• Communication skills in Mandarin