Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MarathonFoto is a race photography company serving major endurance events worldwide. The Senior HR Generalist will own day-to-day people operations, independently manage employee relations and multi-state compliance, and build scalable HR processes. The role also oversees onboarding, benefits, recruiting support, HR systems, reporting, and payroll coordination.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, handling situations independently with sound judgment
- Independently investigate and resolve workplace issues, conflicts, and complaints in a fair and legally compliant manner
- Navigate difficult conversations including PIPs, disciplinary actions, and terminations with professionalism and confidence
- Conduct exit interviews and deliver meaningful insights to leadership on trends and risks
- Maintain a positive, inclusive work environment and reinforce company culture across a fully distributed team
- Own multi-state HR compliance independently across every state employees are located
- Monitor regulatory changes proactively and update policies before gaps emerge
- Manage workers' compensation, unemployment filings, and leave administration including FMLA and ADA accommodations
- Maintain accurate, organized, audit-ready employee records in compliance with all applicable requirements
- Draft, update, and enforce the employee handbook, HR policies, and standard operating procedures
- Own the full onboarding experience from offer acceptance through Day 30
- Build and continuously improve role-specific onboarding plans with department leads
- Manage all offboarding processes including exit documentation, final pay compliance, and system access removal
- Ensure all employee files are complete, accurate, and audit-ready at all times
- Own employee benefits administration including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, and 401(k)
- Lead open enrollment processes end to end and serve as the primary employee resource for benefits questions
- Manage vendor and broker relationships and resolve issues quickly
- Administer and document all leave of absence requests ensuring full compliance throughout
- Support full-cycle recruiting as needed including job posting, screening, interview coordination, and offer letters
- Maintain the applicant tracking system with accurate, up-to-date candidate records
- Coordinate candidate communications to deliver a professional and timely experience
- Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS platform at all times
- Generate and analyze HR metrics including headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, and compliance indicators
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate HR workflows
- Partner with finance to ensure payroll is accurate and on time every single cycle
- Communicate all new hire, termination, and compensation changes to payroll ahead of each run
- Assist with multi-state payroll compliance and tax withholding requirements
Skills
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of HR Generalist experience, operated independently without significant oversight
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification required
- Proven track record handling complex employee relations, PIPs, disciplinary actions, and terminations independently
- Deep working knowledge of U.S. employment law and multi-state HR compliance
- Hands-on experience owning benefits administration, leave management, and payroll coordination
- Experience building HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks from scratch
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as BambooHR, Rippling, Workday, or similar
- Experience operating as the sole or primary HR professional in a lean team
- You handle sensitive situations with confidence, care, and complete discretion
- You operate with full ownership and follow through on everything without being reminded
- You communicate proactively and leadership never chases you for updates
- You stay calm and organized under pressure
- You identify compliance gaps before they become problems
- You understand that great HR makes people feel genuinely supported, not just processed
- Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-Based)
- SPHR or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Experience supporting a Head of People Operations in a fast-growing company
- Background in e-commerce, media, technology, or events-driven companies
- Familiarity with payroll platforms such as Gusto, ADP, Rippling, or Deel
- Experience with complex multi-state leave and ADA accommodation processes
- Comfort building structure in an environment where HR infrastructure is still taking shape
Benefits
- 100% Remote, work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, company contributes to premiums for employee and dependents
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off, vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and mental health resources
- Home office stipend to support your remote work setup
- Be part of a mission-driven company celebrating human achievement for over 45 years
- Work alongside iconic global sporting events and world-class race event partners
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, AI-forward culture with direct access to leadership
- Stable, full-time W-2 position with long-term career growth potential
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