HR Generalist

Position Summary

At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height-adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well-being. Our success is rooted in our core values: Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience with demonstrated recruiting and onboarding responsibilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Enjoys recruiting and building relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn every aspect of People Operations
• Comfortable following established processes while learning new systems and responsibilities
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar business software

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Teamtailor, ADP Workforce Now, or similar ATS/HRIS platforms
• Experience recruiting for multiple departments or business functions
• Benefits administration experience
• Experience supporting compliance activities
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, or leave administration
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

What You’ll Do

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (Primary Responsibility)

• Own the day-to-day recruiting process across multiple departments from job posting through accepted offer
• Review applicants, conduct phone screens, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers
• Maintain proactive communication with candidates throughout the hiring process to deliver an exceptional candidate experience
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and recommend recruiting strategies
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment activities
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting documentation, and hiring activity within Teamtailor

Onboarding & Employee Administration

• Career Development
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation activities
• Maintain employee records and People Operations documentation
• Aid in employment verifications, personnel file administration, and employee status changes
• Coordinate onboarding and separation processes while ensuring a positive employee experience
• Maintain People Operations forms, documentation, and knowledge resources to support consistent department processes

Benefits & Compliance

• Aid employees with benefit-related questions and enrollment activities
• Support open enrollment communications and benefit initiatives
• Aid in leave administration and accommodation processes
• Coordinate with benefit vendors and third-party administrators
• Support compliance activities, reporting, and HR audits

Employee Experience

• Support employee communications, recognition programs, and engagement initiatives
• Deliver exceptional customer service to employees, candidates, and hiring managers
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide timely, professional support
• Help create a welcoming and positive employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support People Operations initiatives and special projects
• Aid in updating HR documentation and Knowledge Base articles
• Document and maintain People Operations processes and standard operating procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve department efficiency while maintaining consistency with established People Operations processes
• Partner with the People Operations team as business needs evolve

Benefits

• A merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
• Generous paid time off
• 4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
• Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (medical plan, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
• Company-paid & Supplementary Life Insurance; Long-term & Short-term disability
• Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
• 50% discount on all UPLIFT products
• Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
• On-the-job training and skills development
• A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living

Position Details

• Compensation: $70,000–$75,000
• Type: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week
• Location: Austin, Texas

About UPLIFT Desk

As a fast growing, mid-sized Direct To Consumer (DTC) brand company, it’s our mission to deliver sincere, world-class customer service. We provide optimally designed, quality office solutions to customers. We focus on happier & healthier customers and employees!

We are committed to designing, manufacturing, and shipping the highest quality ergonomic office furniture. Every UPLIFT Desk product is built to last and offer the latest office furniture innovations. Each is designed by a world-class team of a dozen engineers that includes our founder and CEO Jon Paulsen, a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) and mechanical engineer himself.

Over a million customers have chosen UPLIFT Desk for innovative product designs, direct to consumer pricing, same day shipping, free accessories with every desk, free 30 day returns (including free return shipping), and 15 year warranty. Businesses love the free professional space planning services. And we love helping you work better and live healthier.

About UPLIFT Desk

Work better. Live healthier.

Customer service is at the heart of all company decisions.

We put our customers service first. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable experts is here to help through every step of the process, whether you're getting your first standing desk or outfitting an entire ergonomic office space. We're always just a call or click away.

We are committed to designing, manufacturing, and shipping the highest quality ergonomic office furniture. Every UPLIFT Desk product is built to last and offer the latest office furniture innovations. Each is designed by a world-class team of a dozen engineers that includes our founder and CEO Jon Paulsen, a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) and mechanical engineer himself.

Over a million customers have chosen UPLIFT Desk for innovative product designs, direct to consumer pricing, same day shipping, free accessories with every desk, free 30 day returns (including free return shipping), and 15 year warranty. Businesses love the free professional space planning services. And we love helping you work better and live healthier.

EEO Statement

UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance. UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept agency resumes. UPLIFT Desk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.