HR Generalist

This contract HR Generalist will support a wide range of People & Culture activities, helping drive day-to-day HR operations while supporting strategic team initiatives. This role will partner across HR business partnership, talent acquisition, and operations functions to ensure a high level of service, compliance, efficiency, and employee experience. The ideal candidate brings strong HR administration experience, recruiting coordination capability, systems fluency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Fully Remote

Length of Assignment: May 1, 2026 through approximately December 2026

US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time.

Compensation Range: $30.00 - $35.00 hourly.

Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end candidate and new-hire processes with a focus on compliance, experience, and efficiency
• Manage full-cycle interview scheduling and maintain accurate candidate status tracking and reporting in the ATS
• Execute standardized employee lifecycle processes, including recruiting support, onboarding, employee changes, and terminations
• Perform recruiting and sourcing activities as assigned, including initial candidate phone screens
• Ensure new hires are authorized to work in the U.S. and able to access employee-facing HR systems
• Administer leave-related communications using standard templates, coordinate with third-party administrators, and prepare payroll-related files
• Partner with People & Culture Operations on documentation, process improvement, and system testing initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders on talent acquisition, onboarding, and other People & Culture needs
• Support offer letter generation, acceptance tracking, onboarding initiation, and new-hire processing

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• Troubleshoot and escalate technical issues as needed
• Conduct audits of HR processes, including hiring and termination activities, when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience using an applicant tracking system required; ADP and HRIS experience strongly preferred
• Strong database management skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, including spreadsheet formatting and basic formulas
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical, reporting, and organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to shift priorities quickly
• Proactive, process-oriented problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of common business practices and processes
• Project management and change management experience
• Current knowledge of U.S. labor laws
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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• 5+ years of experience in a professional office environment, including managing multiple calendars and scheduling complex appointments in Microsoft Outlook
• 3-5 years of experience in HR administration/HRIS, recruiting, and/or project management
• Experience providing HR or recruiting support across multiple time zones
• Self-starter with proven ability to work independently and autonomously

Work Environment:

This role is performed in a typical remote office environment and requires the ability to work at a desk or computer for extended periods, communicate by phone, and read printed and digital materials in a professional setting. Occasional availability outside normal business hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required.

About Hansell Tierney:

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients’ unique needs.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Compensation and Benefits Disclosure

The compensation range listed above represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation depending on the position and company policies.