HR Generalist
WorkWhile
WorkWhile is on a mission to help the 83 million Americans who work hourly wage jobs earn a better living and live better lives. WorkWhile hires the best hourly workers and matches them with shifts that fit their skills, schedule, and location. Employers get access to a quality workforce, while employees get stable income and unmatched perks like next-day pay.
Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in-office) | San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, or New York
About the Role
WorkWhile is looking for a versatile, detail-oriented HR Generalist to own the day-to-day HR operations for our headquarters team. This is a critical "foundational" role where you will manage the entire employee lifecycle, starting with the moment a new hire signs their offer.
You will be the backbone of our people data, the owner of our onboarding experience, and a key contributor to strategic projects like performance reviews, impact initiatives, and HRIS migration.
What You Will Get to Do Everyday
HQ HR Operations & Data Management
Own HQ Operations: Act as the primary point of contact for all HR-related inquiries for corporate staff.
Data Integrity: Maintain 100% accuracy in our employee records and internal databases. You will be the "source of truth" for all people data.
Systems Support: Assist in the evaluation and selection of new vendors through the RFP process for Payroll and HRIS platforms to ensure our tech stack scales with our growth.
The Employee Lifecycle
Onboarding & Offboarding: Design and execute a seamless onboarding experience that gets new hires excited and productive. Manage the offboarding process with empathy, compliance, and professionalism.
LMS & Training: Manage our Learning Management System (LMS). Coordinate mandatory compliance training and assist in developing professional development programs.
Performance and Impact
Performance Reviews: Provide administrative support for the performance management cycle, ensuring timelines are met and data is captured correctly.
WorkWhile Impact Initiative: Actively contribute to and assist in the execution of the WorkWhile Impact Initiative, helping drive our mission-led culture forward.
What You Bring To The Role
Experience: 3+ years of experience in HR Operations or a Generalist role, preferably in a fast-paced tech or startup environment.
Technical Chops: Prior experience managing an HRIS and/or LMS. Experience assisting with RFPs or system migrations is a major plus.
Organization: You are a "process person" who finds joy in a perfectly organized spreadsheet and a streamlined workflow.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle sensitive information with extreme discretion.
Work Environment
This is a Hybrid role. We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to build culture and community. You will be expected to work from one of our hub offices (San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, or New York) 3 days per week.
Benefits & Perks
Hybrid work culture
In-person company offsites
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Unlimited time off
401(k) with employer match
WFH stipend to support your home office needs
WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!