HR Manager/Generalist

CFS; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a hands-on HR Manager / HR Generalist in Westport, CT with remote flexibility. You will oversee HR administration, payroll coordination through a PEO, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and employee support across two organizations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently, taking ownership of daily HR operations while collaborating with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Hands-on HR Generalist/Manager experience.
• Payroll, benefits, onboarding, and compliance for multistate workforce.
• Experience with PEOs (Justworks, Rippling) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, offboarding, changes, and termination documents.
• Oversee payroll coordination via a PEO, including payroll changes, wage adjustments, bonuses, leaves, and updates.
• Administer employee benefits, respond to inquiries, coordinate with providers, and lead open enrollment.
• Support recruiting and hiring initiatives with internal/external recruiters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across a multi-state remote workforce.
• Maintain HR policies, personnel records, and documentation.
• Track annual compliance training and ensure timely completion.
• Manage HR records and employee tracking systems.
• Serve as primary day-to-day HR contact for employee needs.
• Support HR operations across two organizations for consistency and accuracy.

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Payroll coordination

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Compliance

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PEO platforms (Justworks, Rippling)

Justworks

Rippling

Job description

HR Manager / HR Generalist

Location: Westport, CT | Remote Flexibility

Compensation: $85,000–$95,000

About The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a hands-on, proactive HR Manager / HR Generalist to support the day-to-day human resources functions. This individual will oversee HR administration, payroll coordination, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and employee support across a multi-state workforce.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while balancing multiple priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of HR and taking ownership of daily operations.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Flexible Work Arrangement: Predominantly remote opportunity, with the potential for 1–2 days onsite for local candidates.
• Broad HR Exposure: Opportunity to manage a variety of HR functions across two distinct organizations.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Take responsibility for day-to-day HR operations with the support of experienced leadership.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with leadership while serving as a key HR resource for employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and termination documentation.
• Oversee payroll coordination through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), including reviewing payroll changes, wage adjustments, bonuses, leaves of absence, and other employee updates.
• Administer employee benefits, respond to employee inquiries, coordinate with benefits providers, and eventually lead the open enrollment process.
• Support recruiting and hiring initiatives, including partnering with external recruiters, sourcing candidates, and coordinating the hiring process.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations across a multi-state, predominantly remote workforce.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks, HR policies, personnel records, and related documentation.
• Track required annual compliance training and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee tracking systems, and ongoing administrative follow-up.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day HR questions and employee needs.
• Support HR operations across two separate organizations, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely execution of HR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior experience in an HR Generalist, HR Manager, or similar hands-on human resources role.
• Strong understanding of payroll administration, wage adjustments, payroll review, and related processes for a multistate workforce is required
• Experience supporting employee benefits, onboarding, offboarding, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with multi-state employment laws and HR requirements.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and support different business groups simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with PEO platforms such as Justworks, Rippling, or similar systems is a plus, but not required.