HR Generalist

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Our People Team is looking for an experienced and dynamic candidate to join our team as an HR Generalist.  

As an HR Generalist, you will be responsible for implementing HR policies and plans while maintaining the employee's data and confidentiality. This role will enhance relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners. The ideal candidate should be able to adapt to different audiences and often advise others on difficult matters. This person would work autonomously and be responsible for the upkeep and submission of all HR Compliance related work for the year. They would assist in onboarding and off-boarding programs built and run by the People team. They would also assist with answering questions surrounding employee benefits programs as well as be a go-to member of the People team for employee assistance and support.  

During the ramp up of this role we anticipate the HR Generalist spending time familiarizing themselves with vendors (Rippling, Sequoia, Visa Legal team procedures, Globalization Partners) as well as all of our current jurisdictions globally. Utilizing the Rippling, Sequoia Prism, HRX, and Globalization Partners platforms (PEO/EOR companies). Learning our Employee Handbook and all company policies. Getting up to date on Finance and Legal policies and procedures. Familiarizing themselves with our workforce scope, responsibilities, and personnel. 

• Day to day compliance filings. (EEO reporting, ACA compliance, tax deadlines, workplace compliance rules and regulations, anti-discrimination regulations, sexual harassment in the workplace, breach of personal HIPAA data)
• Assisting with onboarding and off-boarding initiatives
• Developing and executing a detailed HR strategy and determining methods and procedures on new assignments
• Understanding the organizational goals and motivating employees 
• Assisting with the onboarding process and providing training
• Analyzing and monitoring HR performance metrics and KPI’s
• Managing employee files and records in the HRIS (Rippling)
• Handling and managing employment-related inquiries and issues  
• Investigating and documenting complaints and incident reporting
• Assisting in the hiring process as well as talent acquisition in areas of human resources and people operations
• Working in collaboration with the Director of Operations and the rest of the People Team

 WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 2+ years in a start-up environment
• 5+ years in an HR based role (HR Generalist, HR Specialist, HR Consultant, or a similar role in the Human Resources department)
• Up to date with State and Global labor laws
• HR Certifications
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of various HR functions and their practices.  
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Exceptional data entry skills.  
• A sharp eye for detail
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Good conflict management abilities
• Ability to make sound decisions 
• Ability to work under pressure

Salary Range: $80,800.00 - $128,400.00  

(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

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WHY AVA LABS?

Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant.  Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others. 

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