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Job Title: People & Culture Generalist

Industry: Nonprofit / Conservation

Location (City, State): Remote

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $26 - $30 / hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Core hours: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 37.5 hours/week)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Addison Group is partnering with a remote conservation nonprofit that is committed to advancing environmental sustainability through collaboration, innovation, and long-term stewardship initiatives. Our client is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to join their Human Resources team and provide broad support across key HR functions. This organization offers a collaborative, mission-driven culture with strong employee retention and an engaging remote work environment.

The People & Culture Generalist will play a key role in supporting day-to-day human resources operations across the employee lifecycle. This position will partner with leadership and employees to assist with recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, HR systems, employee relations, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional attention to detail, and is passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

• Assist with full-cycle recruiting activities, including scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, posting positions, and maintaining applicant records.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new hires have a smooth and organized transition into the organization.
• Support employee offboarding by facilitating necessary documentation and coordinating with internal departments.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Process payroll-related updates, review timesheets, and provide administrative payroll support.
• Administer employee benefit enrollments, changes, and ongoing benefits-related inquiries.
• Assist with benefit reconciliations by reviewing payroll deductions and vendor records to resolve discrepancies.
• Support annual open enrollment and employee benefit communications.
• Generate HR reports, complete data audits, and assist with maintaining HR compliance documentation.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and general employment matters.
• Provide administrative support for performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Participate in HR projects and recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Perform additional HR and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• At least two years of well-rounded human resources experience.
• Hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and general HR operations.
• Strong working knowledge of Paylocity is required, including experience supporting payroll, benefits, onboarding, recruiting, employee data management, and troubleshooting.
• Experience processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 120 employees is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential employee information.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a remote team.

• Pay Rate: $26.00–$30.00/hour (depending on experience)
• Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Fully remote position.
• Standard schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
• Core working hours are 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• Overtime may be available with prior approval.
• Benefits provided through Addison Group while on assignment.
• Target start date: Between mid-August and early September, based on hiring timeline.

• 100% remote work environment.
• Opportunity to support a mission-focused nonprofit making a positive environmental impact.
• Collaborative and highly supportive HR team.
• Strong company culture with low employee turnover.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR functions and opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.