Newsela is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join our People team. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist, with proven expertise supporting teams within the SaaS industry. This position reports to the VP of People & will play a critical role focusing on the operations side of the People Team supporting our workforce by delivering key HR functions including performance management, compliance, onboarding, & more, & will partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, & Payroll & Benefits.

What youll be doing:

• Oversee & enhance onboarding & offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Partner with the Director of People Operations to evaluate & implement scalable HR processes, tools, & workflows to support company growth across multiple geographies.
• Collaborate on the development & maintenance of Employee Handbook & other policies & documentation
• Manage the international contractor workforce employee lifecycle 
• Maintain accurate & up-to-date employee records within our HRIS (UKG).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, & local labor laws & internal policies
• Lead the performance management process, including goal-setting, reviews, & development planning
• Manage the Leave of Absence process in partnership with the Benefits & Payroll Manager & external vendors (Sparrow)
• Help drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, recognition, & retention
• Collaborate with Recruitment & Talent Management to support workforce planning & organizational development
• Manage the DEIB Council to drive culture, support, & learning & development initiatives aligned with company values
• Partner with the Benefits & Payroll Manager to support accurate payroll & benefits processing; act as a backup for payroll coordination when needed
• Support change management initiatives during periods of organizational growth or HR system implementations, ensuring adoption across both U.S. & international teams.
• Serve as a central point for HR-related communications, crafting & distributing company-wide updates, policy changes, & employee initiatives in a clear, consistent voice in partnership with the People Operations Specialist
• Coordinate & facilitate company-wide all-hands including content planning, building collateral (slides) & presenting
• Gather feedback & insights from employees post-communications or events to continuously improve messaging & format

Why youre a great fit:

Required:

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience, specifically in a SaaS or tech company
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, & best practices across the U.S. (multi-state experience preferred)
• Proven ability to manage sensitive & confidential matters with discretion & professionalism
• Expertise in Leaves of Absence
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
• Experience as a power user/admin within UKG
• Bias to act & drive toward completion
• Proficiency with the Google Suite

Preferred:

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) 
• Experience with the following tools: Greenhouse, Rippling, Deel
• Experience with near & offshore talent (Canada, Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, & or Argentina preferred) 
• Experience with SOC2 compliance audits

Compensation: 

• Base salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year. 
• Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options & benefits. 

Why youll love working at Newsela:

• Health & Wellness: 
• Company contribution toward medical insurance
• Discounts & resources to stay healthy for you & your family- including pet insurance
• Work From Home: Our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included!
• Supporting ALL Families: Supplemental programs & time off to take care of your family & yourself.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO to recharge, including holiday break & Sabbatical Leave!
• Professional Development: Annual stipend towards professional development
• Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education & improves the lives of students & teachers.

About Newsela:

Newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources & makes it instruction ready for K-12 classrooms. Each text is published at five reading levels, so content is accessible to every learner. Today, over 3.3 million teachers & 40 million students have registered with Newsela for content that's personalized to student interests, accessible to everyone, aligned to instructional standards, & attached to activities & reporting that hold teachers accountable for instruction & students accountable for their work. With over 15,000 texts on our platform & multiple new texts published every day across 20+ genres, Newsela enables educators to go deep on any subject they choose.

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