Part-Time HR Generalist / People Partner Contractor (Parental Leave Coverage)

Jobgether • United States

Remote

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AI Summary

Serve as the primary day-to-day HR partner for a fast-moving organization during a parental leave coverage period from August 2026 to February 2027. Own core lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and HRIS data integrity while providing first-line employee relations and manager support. Requires 5+ years of HR experience, strong judgment, and the ability to work autonomously in a small, collaborative environment.

Key Highlights

Parental leave coverage contract (August 2026 - February 2027)

Part-time schedule (20-25 hours/week)

Fully remote within the United States

Competitive hourly compensation ($65-$85 per hour)

High-trust, people-first environment with broad HR scope

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day People Operations contact, managing employee questions, lifecycle processes, and HR system updates in a timely and accurate manner

Oversee onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, leave administration, and HRIS data integrity across the organization

Support payroll inputs, benefits coordination, and HR vendor communications to ensure smooth and accurate execution of employee transactions

Provide first-line employee relations and manager support, including guidance on performance management, documentation, feedback conversations, and policy interpretation

Triage employee issues and escalate complex or high-risk matters to leadership or legal partners when appropriate

Maintain compliance documentation, reporting workflows, and organized HR records to support audit readiness and operational consistency

Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen People Operations during the coverage period

Technical Skills Required

HR lifecycle management Employee relations HRIS data integrity Payroll and benefits coordination US employment law compliance

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly compensation ($65-$85 per hour)

Flexible part-time schedule (20-25 hours per week)

Fully remote work within the United States

Opportunity to work in a high-trust, people-first environment

Collaborative leadership and mentorship from senior business operations leadership

Opportunity to contribute to process improvements

Job Description

This is a hands-on, high-trust People role supporting a fast-moving, people-first organization during a parental leave coverage period. Acting as the primary day-to-day HR partner, you will ensure smooth execution of core People Operations while providing steady guidance to managers and employees across the business. The role blends operational HR execution with thoughtful employee relations support in a small, highly collaborative environment. You will own key lifecycle processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes while maintaining strong compliance and data accuracy. In parallel, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on performance, documentation, and policy interpretation. This position requires calm judgment, strong organization, and the ability to balance empathy with business needs. It is well-suited for an experienced HR professional who thrives in autonomy and enjoys building trust quickly across teams.

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