The Role: 

We're seeking a passionate Sr. HR Generalist to join our growing team and shape the future of our employee experience. This is more than just an HR role; it's a chance to build strong relationships, design a competitive rewards program, and ensure we're a great place to work.

You'll be a strategic partner across the organization, wielding your HR expertise to tackle everything from compliance to benefits administration to payroll. Are you a data whiz with a knack for problem-solving? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love learning new things? If you said YEAH (and maybe know your way around XLOOKUP), we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Compensation & Benefits:
• Design, implement, and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on salary trends and benefits offerings.
• Analyze compensation data to ensure internal equity and compliance with pay equity laws.
• Administer and communicate changes to compensation and benefits programs to employees.
• Leave of Absence Management:
• Oversee the leave of absence program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Process leave requests, liaise with our 3rd party leave administrator, and consult with employees on leave status.
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records.
• Partner with managers to ensure smooth transitions for employees returning from leave.
• Compliance:
• Stay up-to-date on relevant employment laws and regulations (FLSA, ADA, etc.).
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Conduct audits and reviews to identify and address any compliance risks.
• Partner with legal counsel on HR-related compliance matters.
• Payroll Processing:
• Manage the semi-monthly payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate employee paychecks.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and reports.
• 401(k) Administration:
• Oversee the administration of the company's 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (ERISA, etc.).
• Provide ongoing communication and education to employees about the 401(k) plan.
• Process employee contributions and loan requests.

The Team: 

You will report to the VP, People Operations and partner with the collective People team on the development and execution of compensation and benefits programs and processes.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a progressive HR role with a strong focus on compensation, benefits, leave of absence management, compliance, and payroll.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and administering compensation and benefits programs.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets. If XLOOKUP is your friend, say YEAH
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on various tasks and projects
• Adaptable to organizational changes, evolving HR trends, and fast-paced start-up culture
• Market research and data analysis
• Project management
• Considerable experience developing and interpreting HR reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM, HRCI)
• Experience in HR for multinational employee populations
• Systems: ADP Workforce Now, Greenhouse, Google Suite, Lattice

Compensation: 

Carrot offers a holistic Total Rewards package designed to support our employees in all aspects of their life inside and outside of work, including health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, short- and long-term incentives, parental leave, family-forming assistance, and a competitive compensation package. The starting base salary for this position will range from $130,000.00 - $150,000.00. Actual compensation may vary from posted base salary depending on your confirmed job-related skills and experience.