Senior Human Resources Generalist

Rise48 Equity; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise48 Equity is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to own core HR operations, payroll, compliance, and scalable systems. This role partners with leadership to ensure HR processes are compliant and scalable across markets.

You will drive employee engagement, support performance cycles, manage workers’ compensation, and coordinate HRIS implementations while supporting both on-site and remote employees across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Senior HR Generalist or equivalent
• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience
• Proven multi-state HR compliance experience (required)
• Experience in property management, hospitality, or field-based environments preferred
• Experience in Rippling is a plus
• Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own Core HR Operations & Compliance across full employee lifecycle
• Own Payroll Execution for W-2 employees and contractors
• Own Employee Engagement & Performance Support
• Own Workers’ Compensation Compliance & Claims Management
• Additional Responsibilities: large-scale onboarding/offboarding, on-site and remote populations, audits and reporting, HR process improvements

Skills

HR compliance

Payroll

Employee engagement

HRIS

Documentation

Multistate compliance

Communication

Tools

Rippling

Job description

Rise48 Equity is seeking a highly capable Senior HR Generalist to own and execute core HR functions with a strong focus on compliance, payroll, employee engagement, and scalable systems. This role is ideal for an experienced HR Generalist who thrives in hands-on execution, multi-state compliance, and operational ownership in a fast-growing organization.

The Senior HR Generalist will serve as a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring HR operations are compliant, efficient, and positioned to scale as Rise48 expands into new markets.

Mission

To support employee compensation, compliance, and engagement while maintaining a healthy, consistent, and compliant work environment across all markets.

1. Own Core HR Operations & Compliance

• Own and continuously improve HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states
• Draft, maintain, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and managers on employee relations, performance, and compliance matters

2. Own Payroll Execution

• Own payroll processing accuracy, timing, and compliance for W-2 employees and contractors
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate compensation, audits, and reporting
• Support and help execute any implementations needed for HRIS systems
• Respond to payroll-related questions and issues in a timely manner

3. Own Employee Engagement & Performance Support

• Support employee engagement initiatives aligned with company culture
• Assist with performance management cycles, feedback processes, and accountability rhythms
• Provide guidance to managers on performance issues, corrective actions, and documentation
• Help ensure a consistent and fair employee experience across all locations

4. Own Workers’ Compensation Compliance & Claims Management

• Manage workers’ compensation claims, including timely reporting, documentation, and follow-up
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees, managers, insurance carriers, and claims administrators
• Coordinate medical updates, work restrictions, accommodations, and return-to-work processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable state workers’ compensation laws and reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate claims records and support annual audits and renewals
• Monitor claims and trends to identify opportunities to improve workplace safety and reduce future claims

Additional Responsibilities

• Support HR operations for approximately 300 employees across AZ, CO, MN, NC, TX, with continued expansion
• Manage high-volume onboarding and offboarding, especially for property management and field-based roles
• Support both on-site and remote employee populations
• Maintain accurate employee records, audits, and reporting
• Drive HR process improvements, documentation, and automations
• Partner with the Director of Performance & Culture on workforce planning and engagement initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• Senior HR Generalist or equivalent role
• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience
• Proven multi-state HR compliance experience (required)
• Experience in property management, hospitality, or field-based environments strongly preferred
• Experience in Rippling is a plus
• Bilingual is a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Systems-minded with a passion for documentation and process improvement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs
• Experience with HRIS implementations or transitions

What We Offer:

• Professional and upbeat work environment