Quick take: Axios is a growth-stage startup dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a HR Generalist to support our employees & our compliance efforts as we continue to grow. 

Why it matters:  Were looking for an experienced professional who can help guide & advise the Senior Director on HR compliance best practices. 

Go deeper: In this role, you will make an impact to Axios through the following responsibilities:

• Stays up to date on current & emerging best practices for compliance, & recommends new ideas to Senior Director to ensure Axios remains at the forefront of progressive HR trends
• Reviews, tracks, & documents compliance with mandatory & non-mandatory training, continuing education, & work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, etc 
• Conducts or acquires background checks & employee eligibility verifications 
• Performs routine tasks required to administer & execute programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, & leave; disciplinary matters; disputes & investigations; productivity, recognition, & morale; occupational health & safety; etc 
• Attends & participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, & investigations 
• Conduct exit interviews for departing employees & collect data to better understand themes 
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, & local employment laws & regulations, & recommended best practices; reviews policies & practices to maintain compliance 
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, & new technologies in human resources, talent management, & employment law 
• Assists the Payroll Manager in ensuring system accuracy & maintenance 
• Maintain employee records & ensure confidentiality 
• Oversee our benefits management process via our PEO Justworks

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios mission & have the following skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience 
• Highly detail oriented & process-driven
• Strong knowledge of compliance best practices & emerging trends as they relate to policies, procedures, & employment law 
• Highly collaborative mindset with a strong track record building successful working relationships with cross-functional team members 
• Comfort working across & adapting to multiple software systems including HRIS, performance management technology, payroll systems, PEO, etc
• Experience managing compliance in a start-up/fast-paced environment 
• Experience onboarding a new payroll & benefits system is a plus

Dont forget: 

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Company equity
• Commuter & cell phone benefit
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, & diverse work culture
• Annual learning & development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per quarter
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents & caretakers 
• Access to the Axios Family Fund, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Virtual company-sponsored social events