HR Manager (Remote)

Knexus

$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of dedicated HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in a fully remote organization
  • Demonstrated expertise in multi-state labor laws and compliance
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to blend approachability with firm policy enforcement
  • Preferred certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Bachelor's in HR or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Oversee HR compliance across multiple U.S. states
  • Implement policies for new states as the company expands
  • Review and maintain company handbooks and compliance mandates
  • Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Lead and execute performance evaluation cycles
  • Act as a supportive partner for employees while enforcing compliance
  • Evaluate and integrate modern HR tools for process optimization

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to modern HR technology and tools
  • Supportive company culture that values compliance and employee experience
  • Autonomous role with direct reporting to senior leadership
  • Emphasis on work-life balance and team integration
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an autonomous, compliance-minded, and tech-savvy HR Manager to oversee and elevate our human resources operations. In this non-supervisory role, you will report directly to the VP of Finance and Administration and serve as the foundational pillar for our fully distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 5 to 8 years of progressive HR experience, with a proven track record of managing HR operations within a strictly remote corporate environment. You will be our go-to expert on navigating the complexities of a multi-state workforce-someone who thrives on researching and conquering unfamiliar state regulations.
Key Responsibilities

Multi-State Compliance & Legal Oversight
  • Navigate Complex Regulations: Oversee HR compliance across multiple U.S. states. Proactively research, interpret, and implement policies for new states as our footprint expands.
  • Rigorous Quality Control: Review and maintain company handbooks, employment agreements, and state-specific compliance mandates.
  • Risk Management: Ensure the business remains fully aligned with evolving federal, state, and local labor laws.

Employee Lifecycle & Performance
  • Onboarding & Offboarding: Own the end-to-end lifecycle processes. Ensure new hires feel welcomed and integrated into our remote culture from day one, and manage offboarding with empathy, compliance, and administrative precision.
  • Performance Evaluation Cycle: Lead, design, and execute our annual/mid-year performance evaluation cycles, ensuring managers and employees are aligned on growth and accountability.

Communication & Culture
  • Friendly but Firm Approach: Act as a trusted, accessible partner for employees while confidently upholding company policies, compliance boundaries, and business objectives.

Process Automation & Tech Optimization
  • Smart Tool Utilization: Sensibly evaluate and integrate modern tools (including AI and HRIS automations) to streamline administrative workflows, generate basic templates, and eliminate manual redundancy.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience: 5-8 years of dedicated HR experience, with a mandatory requirement of at least 2-3 years supporting a fully remote organization.
  • Multi-State Expertise: Proven ability to independently dive into, figure out, and implement labor laws in states where the company has no prior footprint.
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to balance a warm, approachable demeanor with firm boundary-setting.
  • Education & Certifications: Holding one of the following certifications/degrees is highly desirable, but not required:
    • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (SHRM Certified Professional / Senior Certified Professional)
    • PHR or SPHR (Professional / Senior Professional in Human Resources via HRCI)
    • Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

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