Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager (First In-House HR)

Remote (United States)

Role Overview

As the inaugural HR leader, you will design and implement the foundational HR infrastructure for a fast-growing, fully remote B2B services firm with a large distributed workforce (multi-state US employees and international contractors). This is a strategic-and-tactical “build-from-scratch” role focused on creating scalable HR systems, processes, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage HR operations for a multi-state US workforce and an international contractor base.
• Develop and maintain the Employee Handbook and corporate policies, ensuring alignment with evolving labor laws.
• Streamline and standardize the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding), including state-specific registrations and documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations across remote locations, using judgment to handle complex cases.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and consolidate personnel records into a centralized system.
• Create an HR operations manual with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials to support growth.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, with strong emphasis on California labor requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Manager in a startup or small business environment.
• Proven experience managing HR operations for a fully remote workforce across multiple US states.
• Demonstrated expertise in California labor law compliance and employee relations.
• Deep knowledge of multi-state regulatory requirements and a track record of building HR workflows from scratch.
• Strong communication skills; ability to translate legal/compliance risk into actionable business guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment laws in Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, and/or Pennsylvania.
• Experience in an agency B2B services environment or high-volume outbound business model.
• Proficiency using AI tools for policy drafting, legal research, and compliance verification.

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$140,000 USD annually (based on experience and geographic location)
• Full-time W2
• 100% remote