HR Generalist (Part-time)

Location: San Francisco, CA; hybrid role with in-office work approximately one day per week. Must be US-based and authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Work 16–20 hours per week during US Pacific Time business hours.

Company

hirify.global develops an AI productivity platform for in-house legal teams, serving more than 9,000 organizations worldwide with headquarters in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Munich and an office in Singapore.

What you will do

• Own multi-state HR compliance, including state filings and registrations, required postings and notices, and compliance deadline tracking.
• Handle paper filings and mail at the San Francisco office and coordinate with local tax advisors.
• Manage voluntary and involuntary off-boarding, including communications, state-required final pay, equipment returns, and coordination with managers and the Tokyo HR team.
• Lead involuntary separations with Legal, including severance terms, termination meetings, negotiations, and documentation.
• Support employee relations, leaves of absence, ADA/FEHA accommodations, performance management, promotions, and role changes.
• Coordinate benefits questions and brokers, support COBRA and bi-weekly payroll, and help update the employee handbook and multi-state HR policies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of US HR generalist experience, including independently managing off-boarding and employee relations.
• Deep knowledge of US employment law, especially California law, and ability to work across multiple states.
• Hands-on experience with final pay, severance, COBRA, and benefits administration.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and empathy in sensitive situations, including knowing when to act, document, or involve Legal.
• Experience with an HRIS/payroll platform; Rippling is preferred.
• Ability to work closely and asynchronously with a Japan-based team using tools such as Slack and Notion.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience developing or updating employee handbooks and HR policies for a multi-state workforce.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Startup experience or experience working on a lean HR team.
• Interest in or experience using AI tools to streamline HR work.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time role with potential to grow in scope and hours over time.
• Hybrid work arrangement based in the San Francisco office.
• Close collaboration with HR colleagues in Tokyo and the Legal team.
• Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment environment.