About ForTheVeteran
ForTheVeteran is a mission-first medical consulting company dedicated to helping veterans navigate the VA disability claims process with clarity, compassion, and expert support. Every day, our team helps those who served our country access the benefits they've earned.
As a rapidly growing remote organization, we're building scalable people practices that support our employees while maintaining the culture and agility of a startup. We're looking for an HR Generalist who is excited to grow with us and help build an exceptional employee experience.
Position Overview
The HR Generalist is a hands-on partner supporting employees and leaders throughout the employee lifecycle. This position is ideal for an HR professional with 2–5 years of progressive HR experience who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to help build HR programs from the ground up.
This role supports recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR compliance, policy administration, leave administration, and employee engagement while helping scale HR processes as the company continues to grow.
Primary Responsibilities
Employee Experience
Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR questions
Support managers with employee relations, coaching, and performance conversations
Promote a positive, engaging remote work culture
Assist with employee recognition and engagement initiatives
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process
Coordinate interviews and hiring activities as needed
Manage new hire onboarding and orientation
Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new employees
HR Administration
Maintain employee records and HRIS data
Process employee status changes
Administer company policies and procedures
Support benefits enrollment and employee questions
Compliance
Assist with multi-state employment law compliance
Maintain required employment documentation
Support policy updates and handbook revisions
Assist with audits and HR reporting
Performance Management
Coordinate performance review processes
Track employee development plans
Assist managers with documentation and coaching
Monitor performance management timelines
HR Projects
Improve HR processes and workflows
Develop HR communications
Create reports and HR metrics for leadership
Participate in special HR initiatives as the company grows
Requirements
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of HR Generalist or HR Coordinator experience
Knowledge of employment law fundamentals
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage confidential information professionally
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Experience working in an HRIS
Preferred
Experience supporting a remote workforce
Experience with Insperity or another PEO
SHRM-CP or PHR certification (or pursuing certification)
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