NZXT is a founder-led, global organization that has not lost our entrepreneurial, scrappy roots. We’re made up of gamers, builders and PC enthusiasts on a mission to create hardware, software, experiences, and services that surprise and delight gamers of all types. So what makes NZXT, NZXT? Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and interests that make us better. We invent, we play, and we have fun doing it because building is more than just assembling computer parts - building is an attitude and a state of mind. That attitude is shared by an ever-growing community of people who are all here to help each other reach the next great thing. This is an exciting time to join NZXT - let’s get building.
Job Title: Sr. HR Generalist
Location: Monrovia, CA
Workplace Type: Onsite (5 days/week)
JOB SUMMARY
As Senior HR Generalist, you’ll serve as the primary HR contact for U.S. employees and play a key role in ensuring a smooth, consistent employee experience from onboarding through offboarding. This is a hands-on role focused on HR operations, compliance, benefits, employee relations, and engagement, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and enjoys both strategy and execution. You’ll join a small, high-impact HR team and partner closely with our Taiwan HR counterparts to align systems, processes, and employee experiences across regions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the main HR contact for U.S. employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Prepare the U.S. payroll update file each pay period and serve as second reviewer prior.
- Collaborate closely with the Taiwan HR team on payroll, system updates, and process consistency across regions.
- Lead employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and recordkeeping.
- Support employee relations and performance management with fairness, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Administer benefits and leaves of absence, partnering with Finance and brokers on open enrollment and life event changes.
- Ensure HR data integrity and support required audits and filings (401k, Workers’ Comp, etc.).
- Partner with global HR and leadership on policy updates, compliance initiatives, and process improvements.
- Coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
- Support culture and community in the Monrovia office, from safety and facilities to local celebrations and events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- 5–8 years of progressive HR experience with strong grounding in operations, compliance, and employee relations.
- Working knowledge of California and multi-state employment law.
- Experience with HRIS systems (preferably ADP Workforce Now).
- Exceptional organization, follow-through, and communication skills.
- A hands-on, approachable style — you enjoy building trust, solving problems, and improving processes.
COMPENSATION
Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, internal equity and alignment with market data. We offer a wide range of benefits including health/dental/vision, retirement and paid time off. All employees at NZXT receive equity as part of their compensation package.
CULTURE & VALUES
At NZXT, we believe in the importance of Design Thinking and the power of Serving Community, and our values spring from those two core ideas:
- We care a lot
- We speak up
- We do what we say
- We are curious and aren’t afraid to try
- We take accountability
- We apply what we learn
- We are in this together—win or lose
- We lift each other up
- We value every voice
- We make it efficient
- We reduce friction
- We keep things user-friendly
We hope that every NZXT employee internalizes and practices these values to the point where they become second nature. We expect our leaders and managers to embody and nurture these values, because when they are in full force... amazing things can happen.
NZXT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.
Top Skills
What We Do
We envision a world where the PC is the only platform for a deeper, more immersive gaming experience.
Our People
React, adapt and be fearless - we’re a group of young people who aspire to be better tomorrow than we are today. We are driven by the yearning to explore, create, change, and push boundaries. Our culture revolves around having a passion to walk off the well-beaten path, and turn away from the status quo.
Our Company
Avant-garde and unconventional - NZXT was created because we aspire to make a positive difference for people. We believe that there are companies that ship product, and then there are companies that ship innovation. We routinely reinvest in ourselves, and hope that we can drive a positive influence in the industry.
