HR Generalist (Temporary)

• We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist to temporarily own a broad and specialized portfolio spanning HR project management, benefits administration, HRIS systems, and global mobility/immigration
• In addition to owning this portfolio directly, you’ll manage and develop a Junior HR Generalist, delegating and reviewing work across these functions
• You’ll partner closely with HR Business Partners, HR leadership, immigration counsel, and employees across the company to keep core HR operations running smoothly and compliantly
• Collaborate with HR leadership and key stakeholders to align project objectives, manage expectations, and execute strategic change management methodologies
• Provide comprehensive support to HR Business Partners (HRBPs) regarding Employee Relations (ER) cases, which includes overseeing documentation, maintaining detailed investigation records, and ensuring rigorous follow-up
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving employment legislation and regulatory requirements, ensuring strict organizational compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and establishing appropriate policies and procedures
• Oversee the daily administration of comprehensive group benefits programs, encompassing medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans. Direct the annual open enrollment process, including strategic communications and system enhancements
• Ensure the integrity of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) data through regular query execution, systematic data auditing, and timely system updates
• Advance the formulation and maintenance of user procedures, operational guidelines, and comprehensive documentation for Human Resources systems
• Exercise direct ownership over global mobility and immigration initiatives, offering strategic counsel on visa pathways, operational timelines, and status adjustments
• Coordinate payroll adjustments in close alignment with relevant stakeholders to guarantee absolute accuracy
• Direct multi-state and multi-entity leave management programs

Benefits

• Our hybrid work schedule offers working from home and in-office days
• K will match 100% of employee contributions to their 401(k) up to 3% of their salary, and then 50% up to 5%
• Gym Reimbursement for any employees who are enrolled in a medical plan
• Equity in K Health for all full-time employees
• Up to 6 weeks of parental leave with additional leave offered through our 3rd party administrator, Sparrow
• 18 Vacation days, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days (plus days off for national holidays and multiple company-wide 3 day weekends per year)
• Choose between three comprehensive plans for your medical, dental, and vision (employees are also eligible to use our K Health app for free!)
• FSAs, HSA, Parking and Commuter accounts- This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety — one week leading a system implementation, the next reconciling benefits invoices or managing an H-1B renewal — and who brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and a service mindset to everything they touch
• SHRM-CP certification is a plus
• Experience supporting employee relations casework with strong attention to documentation and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable acting as a trusted point of contact for employees, vendors, and outside counsel
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting U.S. employer-sponsored immigration programs (H-1B, O-1, L-1, PERM/green card processes) and working directly with immigration counsel
• Experience leading cross-functional HR projects, including system implementations or process/policy changes, with a change-management mindset
• Working knowledge of ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, I-9/E-Verify, and other applicable federal and multi-state employment regulations
• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, with direct, hands-on ownership of benefits administration and HRIS systems
• Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing multiple concurrent priorities with high accuracy
• Experience working with Professional Employment Organization’s (PEO’s)
• Experience administering and optimizing an HRIS platform (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR), including reporting, audits, and vendor management
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting payroll processes in coordination with a payroll team