Human Resources Generalist

About Us

Fueled by a passion for helping startups thrive, 2080HR offers a comprehensive suite of high-touch fractional HR and Payroll services designed to streamline HR operations and free up time and resources for our clients. We understand that people are a business's most valuable asset, and we play a crucial role in driving organizational success by effectively managing the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. We partner with our clients as an extension of their teams, helping them build scalable HR practices, strengthen compliance, and create a positive employee experience.

About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist will partner with 2080HR's HR Managers and Directors to provide day-to-day HR support across multiple client organizations. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional with startup and/or emerging company experience who is ready to expand their HR expertise, gain exposure to a variety of companies, industries, and HR environments, and grow into greater client ownership.

Location: Los Angeles, CA | Remote (work from home), with onsite LA based client visits as needed

What You'll Do

Client Support

• Partner with 2080HR's HR Managers and Directors to support HR functions across multiple client engagements, industries, company stages, HR environments, and business needs

• Deliver high-quality day-to-day HR support across key employee lifecycle functions, including onboarding, offboarding, employee and payroll changes, leave administration, unemployment claims, and other employee-related matters, including Reduction in Force (RIF) and layoff support

• Draft and issue offer letters, termination documentation, and related employment paperwork, exercising sound judgment to ensure accuracy and compliance and escalating matters appropriately when needed

• Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for client managers and employees as part of an embedded fractional HR team

• Support the development and implementation of HR processes, procedures, policies, and programs that align with client needs and company culture

• Address employee benefit questions in partnership with clients' brokers of record and support Benefits Renewals and Open Enrollment with HR Management oversight

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation while supporting compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements

• Manage and maintain client HRIS and related HR/payroll systems, identify opportunities for process improvements, and support system optimization and implementation

• Research employment requirements and HR best practices and assist with policies, employee communications, and client recommendations

• Coordinate and support employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and other people programs

• Support client meetings by preparing agendas and materials, coordinating follow-up and action items, and reviewing HR data and metrics to help identify trends and insights for client leadership in partnership with 2080HR Management

• Partner with HR Managers/Directors on employee relations matters

• Visit client locations throughout the Los Angeles, California area as needed

Internal Support

• Support successful onboarding and offboarding of 2080HR clients

• Collaborate closely with HR Managers, Directors, Payroll, and other team members to deliver a consistent client and team experience

• Maintain accurate and timely tracking of client work for invoicing

• Conduct HR, employment law, and compliance research to support client recommendations, policies, and communications

• Continue developing HR expertise across multiple industries, jurisdictions, and HR technology platforms

• Share knowledge and resources and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, I/O Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

• 2+ years of progressive, hands-on HR experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, People Operations, and/or HR Generalist role

• 1+ year of experience working in or directly supporting a startup or emerging company

• Hands-on experience across multiple areas of the employee lifecycle, such as onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, benefits, leaves, HRIS administration, payroll coordination, and compliance

• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR practices, particularly in California and New York

• Multi-state HR experience preferred

• Experience in technology, biotech/life sciences, consumer products/CPG, or other high-growth industries preferred

• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms such as Rippling, Gusto, ADP, Justworks, TriNet, Paylocity, Paycom, or similar systems

• Strong client service mindset with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, managers, executives, and external partners

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive employee information

What We Offer

• Work with a diverse portfolio of startups, emerging companies, and venture-backed and private equity-backed organizations

• Broad exposure across HR disciplines, industries, HR systems, and multi-state employment environments

• Collaborative and supportive team

• Direct mentorship and support from experienced HR leaders and professionals

• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Gym discount

• Flexible PTO and company holidays

• Remote work environment with local client visits as needed

For Los Angeles, California applicants, the expected salary range for this position is $72,000–$79,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

2080HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.