Human Resources Generalist

Milkbarn LLC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support HR initiatives, human capital processes, and payroll for a remote workforce based in the United States. This role centers on end-to-end remote recruiting, accurate payroll and statutory benefits administration, and practical people operations that keep teams aligned across regions. You will also help strengthen remote culture through structured check-ins and performance mechanisms designed for distributed work.

What you’ll do

• Own end-to-end remote recruitment across multiple departments, including job posting, digital resume screening, video interview coordination, and virtual onboarding.
• Partner with department heads in a distributed environment to evaluate talent needs and support candidate-job fit.
• Maintain a digital talent pool and optimize online recruitment channels to attract qualified remote professionals.
• Run monthly payroll processing with 100% accuracy for salary calculations, bonuses, and deductions.
• Administer statutory benefits (including social security, provident funds, and insurance), ensuring compliance with local regulations across regions.
• Handle tax filings and reporting, staying current on payroll-related tax law updates.
• Oversee expense reimbursements and provide payroll-related support to employees.
• Manage the digital employee lifecycle, from paperless contract signing to virtual offboarding.
• Strengthen remote culture by coordinating virtual team-building activities and promoting belonging across the distributed team.
• Monitor remote employee engagement, proactively address concerns, and support retention and team stability.
• Establish and refine remote work policies, including working hours guidance, digital security expectations, and asynchronous communication norms.
• Ensure HR and payroll practices comply with applicable labor laws in every jurisdiction where the team operates.
• Maintain secure, organized digital HR records with strict data privacy and confidentiality.
• Facilitate a result-oriented performance system aligned to remote work, supporting execution of OKRs or KPIs.
• Lead the Virtual 1-on-1 mechanism by ensuring managers and team members maintain high-quality, scheduled video check-ins for growth and feedback.
• Identify potential team friction points through regular remote interviews and provide data-driven insights to management.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or above; Human Resources, Finance, or Management majors preferred.
• 3+ years of HR experience, including at least 1 year of hands-on payroll management.
• FMCG (brand-side or consumer goods) experience is highly preferred.
• Remote or hybrid work experience is a significant plus.
• Proficiency with payroll software and advanced Excel for reporting and data management.
• Solid understanding of labor laws and tax regulations, with multi-regional compliance experience advantageous.
• Familiarity with remote collaboration tools.
• High self-discipline and autonomy to manage complex tasks without direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clarity in an asynchronous environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of responsibility, especially for payroll accuracy.
• Strong professional ethics and awareness of data confidentiality.

Location and pay

• Work location: Remote (United States)
• Salary: USD $65,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Tools and technologies

• Payroll software
• Excel