Remote HR Generalist: Benefits, Payroll & Compliance

Engagedmd; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Open Paid Time Off

Family and medical leave

Generous paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Engagedmd is seeking an HR Generalist to own core HR functions—benefits administration, payroll support, compliance, and employee relations—for a fully remote US team. You’ll partner with brokers, maintain confidential records, and help drive a positive, compliant workplace.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in HR, strong laws knowledge, and experience with Gusto/ADP/Lattice. The role reports to the Director of Operations and requires US work authorization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR administration, or a related HR generalist role.
• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits, supporting payroll processes, and managing employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, workers' compensation, and multi-state HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting performance management processes, including performance reviews, talent assessments, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms, such as Gusto, Rippling, or ADP, and experience administering performance management tools like Lattice.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities and handle sensitive information.
• An ability to model the company’s core values and action principles.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a small, fast-paced organization.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent career experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for team members, answering questions and providing guidance on company policies and other employment-related matters.
• Administer employee benefits in partnership with brokers and vendors, including open enrollment, qualifying life events, and resolving benefits-related issues.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in HR systems and assist the payroll team with payroll adjustments.
• Manage HR compliance with federal and state employment laws, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, accommodation requests, and leave administration, involving legal counsel when appropriate and making informed recommendations to leadership.
• Stay current on federal and state employment laws and HR market trends.
• Coordinate state registrations for our fully-remote organization across multiple jurisdictions, using our existing systems and vendors.
• Review and update the employee handbook, HR policies, and internal documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Handle day-to-day employee relations matters, supporting team members and managers in addressing workplace concerns, documenting issues and resolutions, and escalating complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Support performance management, compensation reviews, and employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and feedback analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, streamline workflows, and enhance the overall team member experience.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Benefits administration

Payroll support

Employment law knowledge

HRIS experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Gusto

Rippling

ADP

Lattice

Job description

Engagedmd is seeking an HR Generalist to own core HR functions—benefits administration, payroll support, compliance, and employee relations—for a fully remote US team. You’ll partner with brokers, maintain confidential records, and help drive a positive, compliant workplace.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in HR, strong laws knowledge, and experience with Gusto/ADP/Lattice. The role reports to the Director of Operations and requires US work authorization.