HR Generalist

Talentfoot is working on exciting HR Generalist opportunity that will own the HR function for a well established creative agency. This will own the full talent/employee lifecycle while reporting to the Head of Finance. See details below and apply to learn more! Maintain and audit I-9 records, employee files, and regulatory documentation across all eight statesEnsure ongoing compliance with federal, multi-state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, wage & hour, and workers' compensationSupport HR audits, compliance reporting, and initiatives such as diversity certificationsCoordinate multi-state leave administration (FMLA, NJ Family Leave Act, and applicable state equivalents) and track balances accurately Administer benefits programs and support open enrollment, including employee communications and vendor coordinationVerify employee data, maintain PTO balances, and update payroll and time-tracking systemsServe as the day-to-day liaison with our outsourced HR firm, ensuring alignment and follow-through on shared deliverablesPartner with Finance on payroll inputs and flag discrepancies proactivelyServe as the first point of contact for employee questions on HR policies, benefits, and proceduresSupport employee relations matters with discretion, including performance documentation, ADA accommodations, and corrective actionBuild rapport with distributed employees across all locations, remote doesn't mean disconnectedSupport managers in navigating HR processes effectively and holding their teams accountableSupport full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer administrationLead onboarding for new hires from paperwork to first-week check-ins, ensuring a consistent and welcoming experienceMaintain updated job descriptions and support workforce planning conversations with leadershipOwn and build out HR processes, templates, and systems, starting from what exists and improving from thereProactively update the Director of Finance on HR project status, compliance risks, and anything that needs attentionIdentify gaps in current HR infrastructure and propose solutions. You're building this function, not just maintaining it3–5 years of HR experience, ideally in a small agency, startup, or solo HR role — you know what it means to be the departmentSolid working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law (FMLA, ADA, NJLAD, wage & hour, I-9 compliance)Experience administering benefits and supporting open enrollment end-to-endComfort working with HRIS and/or payroll systems; Paychex experience is a plusStrong project management instincts, you can track moving pieces, set timelines, and communicate progress without being askedExceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretionA communication style="">If you're ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills and qualifications match our client’s requirements.