Human Resources Generalist

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Santa Monica, CA, USA
In-Office
80K-90K Annually
Mid level
Analytics • Financial Services
Expanding what's possible with money.
The Role
The HR Generalist manages full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, orientation, offboarding, training coordination, performance-cycle support, HR documentation, benefits questions, compliance tracking, employee surveys, process improvements, and employee relations. The role also maintains the employee handbook, supports organizational change, manages work-anniversary recognition, and serves as a confidential HR resource for a remote workforce.
Summary Generated by Built In

Remote (U.S.-based)  ·  Full-time  ·  $80,000–$90,000

About Abacus

Abacus is a progressive financial planning firm devoted to helping people expand what’s possible with money. We’re a 100% employee-owned, B Corp-certified RIA built on the belief that how you make money matters as much as how much you make. We work hard here and care deeply - about our clients, about each other, and about building a firm that reflects our values all the way through. We trust our people completely: flexible schedules, generous family leave, and the autonomy to do their best work from wherever they are. If that’s the kind of place you’ve been looking for, you belong with us.

The Role

As our HR Generalist, you’ll ensure HR processes and workflows are smooth and efficient by assessing and identifying opportunities to improve them. With a strong customer service approach and a keen eye for all the details, you’ll support both internal department and company-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator, who is internally motivated to initiate action and deeply cares about culture and the employment experience.

What You’ll DoRecruitment - Candidates and interviewers experience a white-glove hiring process that attracts top talent and positions new employment relationships for a great start.
  • Own the full hiring cycle, partnering with hiring managers to define role needs, screening applications, scheduling interviews, coordinating background checks, and keeping everyone informed from first hello to offer accepted.
  • Own our recruitment and hiring process flows, keeping them clear, current, and efficient, and make hiring recommendations to the Director and hiring managers.
Onboarding, orientation & offboarding - New hires feel like they belong from day one and departing employees feel respected.
  • Own onboarding and new hire orientation, making sure everyone has the tools, access, and information they need to hit the ground running.
  • Own offboarding, from resignation correspondence through final documentation, so every departure is handled smoothly and respectfully.
  • Schedule and track training courses and manage the company Training Calendar.
  • Support performance management and development cycles by tracking timelines, preparing materials, and following up on next steps.
HR administration - HR keeps the people part of the business running while continuously creating efficiencies and improvements.
  • Prepare and process HR documentation, including comp changes, org charts updates, employment verifications, and leave communications and administration, keeping every record accurate, confidential, and on time.
  • Keep the employee handbook current and address benefits questions.
  • Coordinate HR projects, such as process improvement, running employee surveys, and supporting organizational change management.
  • Bring your design eye to internal slide decks (a well-placed GIF goes a long way).
HR compliance - Abacus clearly considers and follows applicable employment law compliance in HR practices.
  • Own HR compliance training, scheduling sessions, tracking completion, and following up so every employee stays current.
  • Track compliance deadlines and requirements so nothing slips.
  • Stays on top of legal updates.
Abaversary Program - Every team member feels seen and appreciated for their contributions over time.
  • Own our Abaversary Program, making sure every employee’s work anniversary is recognized and celebrated.
Employee relations - Employees trust HR as a responsive, confidential resource and thought partner.
  • Be a trusted HR contact, responding to employee requests promptly, listening carefully, communicating clearly, and handling sensitive matters with confidentiality and care.
What You Bring
  • Remote HR experience: 3–5 years in a full-time, HR-specific role, including experience working as part of a remote or distributed team.
  • Knowledge Base: PHR® or SHRM-CP® certification strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on recruiting: You’ve owned the hiring process from start to finish, from posting roles and screening applicants to scheduling interviews, making recommendations, and keeping candidates and hiring managers informed.
  • HR documentation: You’ve prepared HR records such as offer letters, comp changes, verifications and offboarding documents, and you keep data accurate down to the last detail.
  • Sound judgment: You treat confidential information with discretion and know which issues you can handle yourself and which should involve the Director of HR.
  • Tech fluency: Comfortable on a Mac and in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), and easily pick up new tools like Trello, Zoom, Absorb, and JazzHR.
  • People skills & high EQ: You listen deeply, write professional, clear and warm emails, bring a customer-service mindset, and stay calm when curveballs arrive.
  • Organized and improvement-minded: You juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball, keep projects on task, welcome feedback, and tactfully call out (and fix) process gaps.
  • Values alignment: You understand and appreciate our Core Values.
Icing on the cake (not required, but differentiating)
  • Project management experience
  • Experience at a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)

As a certified B Corp, we believe business should be a force for good—starting with our team. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring through structured interviews, clear evaluation criteria, and diverse interview panels to reduce bias. We warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Let us know if you need accommodation at any step of the process.

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Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of full-time experience in an HR-specific role
  • Experience working as part of a remote or distributed team
  • Hands-on full-cycle recruiting experience, including posting roles, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, making recommendations, and communicating with candidates and hiring managers
  • Experience preparing accurate HR documentation, including offer letters, compensation changes, employment verifications, and offboarding documents
  • Sound judgment when handling confidential information and escalating matters appropriately
  • Comfort using a Mac and Google Workspace, with the ability to learn HR and collaboration tools
  • Strong communication, listening, customer-service, organization, and prioritization skills
  • Process improvement mindset and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Alignment with the company’s core values
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification
  • Project management experience
  • Experience at a Registered Investment Advisor
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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
76 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

We help you make the best use of your financial resources, freeing your time to enjoy what matters most in life. We show you where you are, protect you from financial dangers, create a roadmap for your future, manage your investments, and provide advice that touches every area of your life. Disclosures: https://abacuswealth.com/social-media-guidelines/

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