We are seeking experienced HR Generalists to support small and mid-sized businesses through a fractional HR model. In this role, you will manage day-to-day HR operations, support employee relations, ensure compliance, and partner with business leaders to build effective people practices.

Unlike traditional internal HR roles, this position provides the opportunity to work across multiple organizations, applying your expertise where it creates the most impact. You will operate as a trusted HR partner, helping clients navigate workforce challenges while building scalable HR systems and processes.

Shift Fractional is a modern fractional HR and recruitment operations partner delivering enterprise-level people operations to growing businesses. Our model replaces rigid full-time staffing with experienced HR professionals who provide focused support exactly when and where it is needed.

Our clients operate in fast-moving environments shaped by distributed workforces, talent competition, economic pressure, and rapid growth cycles. We provide them with flexible HR leadership and execution that aligns cost, capability, and capacity with real business needs.

As an HR Generalist, you will manage core HR functions for client organizations, including:

• Overseeing day-to-day HR operations and employee lifecycle processes

• Managing employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns

• Supporting multi-state HR compliance and employment law requirements

• Developing and maintaining employee handbooks, policies, and HR documentation

• Coordinating benefits administration and payroll processes with internal or external providers

• Advising managers and leadership on HR best practices and people management strategies

• Supporting onboarding, offboarding, and workforce transitions

• Assisting with culture initiatives, engagement efforts, and organizational development

• Maintaining HR systems, documentation, and personnel records

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR operations role

• Strong understanding of HR compliance, employment law, and HR best practices

• Experience managing employee relations and performance management processes

• Familiarity with benefits administration, payroll coordination, and HRIS platforms

• Excellent communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• High emotional intelligence and strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Bilingual Spanish candidates are frequently requested – let us know

Successful candidates typically:

• Are comfortable owning HR operations from planning through execution

• Communicate clearly and confidently with employees and leadership teams

• Balance compliance requirements with practical business realities

• Work well independently while maintaining strong professional relationships

• Adapt quickly across different company cultures and industries

This role operates within a fractional engagement model, meaning you may support one or multiple clients depending on availability and expertise.

• Engagements typically range from 5–40 hours per week

• Work schedules are flexible and vary based on client needs

• Client assignments are matched based on experience, strengths, and capacity

• The company manages client acquisition, contracts, billing, and administration

• Flexible schedules and engagement levels

• Opportunity to work with multiple businesses and leadership teams

• Clearly scoped client engagements

• A professional, collaborative working culture focused on results

• We are currently designing a benefits program for team members who average 80 plus hours per month

Shift Fractional believes diverse teams build better companies: equity is non-negotiable, inclusion matters, and every person brings something valuable to the table. As Rev. Jesse Jackson reminded us, “You are somebody.” At Shift Fractional, every voice matters. Every person counts. You matter.