HR Generalist

Position Summary

At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height-adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well-being. Our success is rooted in our core values:
Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented.

We're looking for an HR Generalist who wants to build a long-term career in Human Resources and gain hands-on experience across all areas of People Operations. This role supports recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, compliance, HR systems, and employee engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, naturally curious, and eager to learn. While previous HR experience is important, we are looking for someone with the aptitude, professionalism, and desire to grow into a broader HR role over time.

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new areas of HR
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar business software

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS
• Experience supporting employee relations matters
• Benefits administration experience
• Recruiting and onboarding experience
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, or leave administration
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and documentation
• Help maintain a positive and professional workplace culture
• Support employee communication and engagement initiatives

• Assist with recruiting efforts across multiple departments
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and hiring activities
• Manage onboarding activities and new hire orientation
• Ensure a positive candidate and employee experience throughout the hiring process

• Assist employees with benefit-related questions and enrollment processes
• Support open enrollment activities and benefits communications
• Assist with leave administration and employee accommodations
• Coordinate with benefit vendors and third-party administrators as needed

• Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data accuracy
• Assist with reporting, audits, and compliance documentation
• Support policy administration and process improvements
• Help maintain HR forms, procedures, and documentation

• Support HR initiatives, training programs, and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience
• Assist with company-wide communication and organizational initiatives

• A merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
• Generous paid time off
• 4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
• Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (medical plan, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
• Company-paid & Supplementary Life Insurance;
  Long-term & Short-term disability
• Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
• 50% discount on all UPLIFT products
• Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
• On-the-job training and skills development
• A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living

• Compensation: $70,000–$75,000
• Type:
  Full-time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Austin, Texas

UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance. UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.