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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