HR People Partner, Global

HR People Partner (Global | Remote) Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the HR People Partner supports the people operations of a global, remote organization. This role partners closely with a Senior HR People Partner and owns the majority of day-to-day HR administration, recruiting execution, employee lifecycle processes, leave management, compliance, and employee engagement initiatives. This is a hands-on generalist role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment, enjoys building and improving scalable people processes, and wants to work on a small but mighty HR team. The HR People Partner balances operational excellence with employee advocacy while contributing to forward-thinking people practices, including AI-enabled workflows and data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities People Operations & Employee Lifecycle • Own core HR administrative processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, documentation, and records. • Deliver consistent, compliant onboarding experiences for a fully remote, global workforce. • Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends, and prepare turnover reporting and insights. Employee Relations & Engagement • Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, escalating sensitive or complex matters to the Senior HR People Partner. • Track corrective actions and employee relations documentation with professionalism and discretion. • Support employee engagement initiatives, feedback mechanisms, and culture-building efforts in a remote environment. Leave, Benefits & Performance Support • Manage employee leave processes including FMLA, statutory, and global leave programs, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance. • Support benefits administration, open enrollment coordination, and employee inquiries. • Assist with performance review cycles, merit processes, and related employee communications. HR Systems, Reporting & AI Enablement • Maintain data integrity within the HRIS/payroll system and ensure accurate global reporting. • Build recurring and ad-hoc reports using advanced Excel skills. • Create clear, leadership-ready PowerPoint materials for people programs and updates. • Leverage AI tools and automation to improve efficiency, reporting, documentation, and employee experience. • Support implementation and optimization of HR system modules (performance management, recruiting, onboarding, LMS). Recruiting & Hiring • Lead end-to-end recruiting efforts across roles and geographies, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer support. • Partner with hiring managers to ensure an efficient, inclusive, and high-quality candidate experience. • Collaborate with the Senior HR People Partner on hiring strategy, calibration, and complex searches as needed. • Maintain accurate recruiting documentation in compliance with EEO/AAP requirements. Compliance & Policy • Ensure employee files, job descriptions, and HR practices comply with applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations. • Support EEO-1 reporting and required compliance documentation. • Partner with the HR team to review, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures. • Stay current on employment law changes impacting a remote, global workforce. Qualifications • 4-5 years of experience as an HR Generalist, HR People Partner, or similar role • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field • Strong working knowledge of recruiting, employee relations, leave administration, benefits, performance management, and employment law compliance • Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS/payroll systems • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint • Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and high level of discretion Who Will Thrive Here This role is ideal for someone who: • Thrives in a remote, fast-moving environment where priorities can shift and structure is continuously evolving • Is energized by hands-on HR work and takes pride in operational excellence • Is forward-thinking and curious about AI, automation, and modern HR tools • Is comfortable balancing employee support, compliance, and business needs • Prefers working on a small, collaborative HR team where impact is visible and contributions matter • Can handle ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and jump in where needed Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging, and equity. We provide equal opportunity, equal pay, and equal treatment for all employees and applicants, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. Apply tot his job