Remote HR Generalist in NYC
Description
Remote HR Generalist – New York City
🌐 Redefine Human Resources in the Digital Era
Are you ready to revolutionize the way HR is done in a fast-paced, remote-first environment? As a Remote HR Generalist based in New York City, you’ll be at the intersection of people, technology, and strategic growth. This role is tailored for forward-thinking HR professionals eager to influence company culture, drive performance, and implement innovative people solutions—all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role. With an annual compensation of $80,931, this opportunity offers more than just a paycheck; it’s your chance to lead transformational change in the future of work.
🧭 Key Responsibilities: Championing Culture & Compliance
You’ll take on a dynamic and tech-enabled portfolio of duties designed to keep pace with today’s remote workforce. From recruitment to retention, and performance management to policy enforcement, you’ll become a pivotal contributor to a human-centered work experience.
🔍 Recruitment & Onboarding
- Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline remote talent acquisition.
- Design remote-friendly onboarding journeys using digital learning platforms.
- Partner with department leads to outline role expectations and candidate qualifications and build diverse pipelines.
📈 Performance & Engagement
- Develop virtual performance review frameworks using performance management software.
- Create employee satisfaction metrics using tools like Culture Amp or Lattice.
- Foster employee engagement through digital recognition platforms and surveys.
🛠 Policy & Compliance
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of multi-state employment laws, especially for hybrid and fully remote setups.
- Draft remote-first policies that comply with labor regulations and company values.
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams using cloud-based HRIS platforms.
🧠 Training & Development
- Implement continuous learning models through eLearning platforms like Udemy for Business or LinkedIn Learning.
- Track skills development and internal mobility via digital dashboards.
- Coordinate virtual leadership development programs that scale across geographies.
🤝 Employee Relations & Support
- Serve as a resource for resolving employee conflicts through remote mediation sessions.
- Lead HR case investigations and document outcomes using secure collaboration tools.
- Organize virtual town halls and HR help desks to maintain approachability and transparency.
🏢 Work Environment: Flexibility with Structure
This position offers the best of both worlds—remote freedom with a digitally structured support system. You'll operate from any quiet, reliable internet-connected location, connecting with a distributed team through modern collaboration tools. Regular virtual standups, asynchronous updates, and flexible hours ensure you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
🛠 Tools & Technologies That Empower
Success in this role requires you to be technologically agile. You’ll be working with:
- HRIS: BambooHR, Workday, or Gusto
- ATS: Greenhouse, Lever, or Breezy HR
- Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, and Notion
- Analytics: Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio
- Compliance Tools: Mineral HR, Remote.com, or Justworks
These systems not only streamline your workflow but also enable data-driven HR strategies that elevate employee experience and decision-making.
🎓 Qualifications: Skills to Lead in a Remote World
We’re seeking an HR Generalist who combines emotional intelligence with tech fluency. The ideal candidate brings a balance of empathy, adaptability, and systems thinking.
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least three years of proven success in a generalist-level human resources position or equivalent role
- Proven expertise with cloud-based HR tools and remote work platforms
- Strong understanding of employment law across multiple U.S. states
- Excellent communication skills and digital presentation abilities
Preferred:
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification
- Prior experience supporting a fully remote or hybrid workforce
- Familiarity with workforce analytics or people metrics reporting
📊 Data-Driven HR with a Human Touch
Innovation meets insight in this role. You’ll regularly pull actionable reports from HRIS systems to drive decisions, from refining performance cycles to predicting turnover risks. Our team celebrates innovative solutions backed by data. For instance, we recently increased virtual onboarding completion rates by 32% by integrating microlearning tools.
You’ll also be able to tap into internal dashboards to track DEI goals, training participation, and benefits utilization, helping the organization grow thoughtfully and inclusively.
🌟 Perks That Make a Difference
This isn’t just another remote job—it’s a remote lifestyle enriched by benefits that truly empower you:
- Competitive salary of $80,931 annually
- Flexible work hours and a 4-day work week pilot
- Home office setup stipend and monthly internet allowance
- Medical, dental, vision, and mental health support packages
- Generous PTO, wellness days, and parental leave
- Professional development fund and online learning credits
- An inclusive culture where your voice drives real change
🚀 Growth and Advancement
This HR Generalist role is the springboard to bigger things. Whether your ambitions lie in HR strategy, organizational development, or people analytics, we’ve created a framework for growth. Mentorship programs, quarterly career roadmaps, and internal mobility pathways are built into your employee experience.
Your success metrics will be based on more than just task completion—they’ll reflect your contribution to building a thriving culture, improving operational efficiency, and supporting talent at scale.
✅ Take Charge of Your Future
Ready to craft tomorrow’s workplace? This is more than an HR job—it’s a leadership opportunity within a modern, agile ecosystem. Be the heart of a people-first organization where innovation, integrity, and inclusion aren’t buzzwords—they’re the way we work.
Apply now and lead the transformation of HR from anywhere in NYC.
Your next big opportunity starts today—step into your remote HR future!