HR Manager

The Contractor Consultants; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Contractor Consultants is seeking a Human Resources Manager to build and scale the foundation for a hyper-growth distributed organization in a fully remote setup across the US. You will own multi-state operations and design onboarding, offboarding, and HR policies to protect thousands of remote team members.

As the first in-house HR lead, you will implement an HR playbook, ensure labor law compliance, and manage HRIS data integrity while partnering with Employee Success to support rapid

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of hands-on HR generalist experience in small business or startup environments.
• Proven experience owning HR operations for a fully remote, multi-state US workforce.
• Hands-on experience supporting labor law compliance and employee relations within California.
• Strong background in federal, state, and local HR compliance and building operational workflows from the ground up.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to explain legal risks clearly.

Responsibilities

• Translate an in-flight HR audit into a comprehensive, scalable HR playbook with clear processes and documentation.
• Manage core HR operations and compliance for US employees and international contractors, ensuring localized labor law adherence.
• Standardize onboarding and offboarding workflows by role and location, streamlining paperwork and state registrations.
• Own the Employee Handbook and core HR policies, balancing legal minimums with proactive risk reduction.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for remote, multi-state employee issues with sound judgment.
• Oversee HR data integrity and centralize records within the HRIS to eliminate scattered documentation.
• Build a central HR operations manual with SOPs, checklists, and video guides for future scaling.

Skills

HR Generalist

Remote multi-state

Labor law compliance

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS

AI tools

Job description

Human Resources Manager — Build and Scale the Foundation for a Hyper‑Growth Remote Organization

Remote | Fast‑Growing B2B Services Company

Location: Remote (US‑based, W‑2). Must be based in one of the following states: CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MD, MA, MO, NJ, PA, TX, WI, VA

Compensation: Target base around $110,000 – $140,000 (depending on experience and location)

Title: HR Manager (solo HR lead / builder)

Type: Full‑time

The Opportunity:

As our first in‑house HR Manager, you will build, own, and design the human resources function from scratch for a hyper‑growth organization. Working alongside our Employee Success team, you will professionalize multi‑state operations to protect a rapidly expanding distributed workforce. This is a hands‑on builder role where your systems architecture will directly safeguard thousands of team members.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Translate an in‑flight HR audit into a comprehensive, scalable HR playbook with clear processes and documentation.
• Manage core HR operations and compliance for US employees and international contractors, ensuring strict adherence to localized labor laws.
• Standardize onboarding and offboarding workflows by role and location, streamlining new hire paperwork and state registrations.
• Own the Employee Handbook and core HR policies, balancing legal minimums with proactive risk reduction to guide leadership.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for remote, multi‑state employee issues, utilizing sound judgment to resolve complex personal situations.
• Oversee HR data integrity and centralize records within the HRIS to eliminate scattered documentation.
• Build a central HR operations manual complete with SOPs, checklists, and video guides to ensure seamless future department scaling.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5–8+ years of hands‑on HR generalist experience specifically within small business or startup environments.
• Proven experience owning human resources operations for a fully remote, multi‑state US workforce.
• Mandatory hands‑on experience supporting labor law compliance and employee relations within the state of California.
• Strong background in federal, state, and local HR compliance and building operational workflows from the ground up.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal risks in plain English.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience supporting HR compliance in Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, or Pennsylvania.
• HR leadership background in fast‑paced B2B services, agency, or high‑volume outbound environments.
• Prior experience utilizing AI tools to research employment laws, draft policies, and verify compliance documentation.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Target base salary between $110,000 and $140,000 USD, depending on experience and location.
• Full‑time W-2 employment status within a 100% remote, flexible work environment.
• Direct professional autonomy to design and shape an entire HR department from the early stages.
• Collaborative and fast‑moving team culture dedicated to scaling long‑term business outcomes.

The Contractor Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.