Human Resources Generalist – Onboarding Specialist

Human Resources Generalist – Onboarding Specialist (Contract)

Full time | Astro Hire | Remote Job

Posted On 03/07/2026

Human Resources

Work Experience 4-6 years

$50 to $65/ hour

This is a remote position.

Astro Hire TM (Est. 2017) is a 100% Native American–owned talent advisory, executive search, and HR services firm serving clients nationwide. Astro Hire partners with private‑sector corporations, governments, enterprises, and casinos to accelerate the hiring of high‑impact leaders and professional‑level talent. Astro Hire’s technology enterprise clients transform industries and are regularly recognized among the Inc. 5000’s Fastest‑Growing Private Companies and Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Astro Hire’s fastest‑growing practice, Indian Country Talent, helps Tribal governments and Tribal Enterprises recruit hard‑to‑find executives and professional‑level hires for mission‑critical roles supporting strong governance, thriving enterprises, and sustainable economic development.

Astro Hire LLC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist – Onboarding Specialist to support the onboarding and HR compliance needs of our consulting clients. This role manages remote onboarding processes for newly hired employees across multiple client organizations, ensuring employment documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with federal and state requirements.

The HR Generalist will work closely with client hiring managers and the consultancy team to deliver a smooth and professional onboarding experience using digital HR platforms and remote onboarding tools.

This is a fully remote contractor role supporting HR service delivery for client organizations.

• HR Generalist responsibilities
• HR compliance and onboarding paperwork
• HRIS platforms such as ADP, Bamboo
  
  HR, iCIMS, Momentive Software (Community Brands), or Dayforce HCM
• Background check coordination and onboarding administration
• Client‑facing HR support or HR consulting environments
• Managing onboarding processes across multiple organizations

• Manage end‑to‑end onboarding processes for new hires across multiple client organizations
• Serve as the primary onboarding contact for client hiring managers and newly hired employees
• Prepare and distribute employment documentation, onboarding packets, and policy acknowledgements
• Track onboarding completion and ensure documentation is submitted prior to employee start dates

• Coordinate remote onboarding workflows using HR systems and electronic onboarding tools
• Guide employees through virtual onboarding processes, including document completion and policy review
• Facilitate virtual orientation sessions when required

• Ensure completion of required employment forms including Form I-9, W‑4, and applicable state employment documentation
• Prepare and distribute onboarding documentation such as wage notices, state tax withholding forms, drug testing consent forms, background check authorization forms
• Maintain employee records within HRIS or client HR systems
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations

• Learn and apply employment and wage documentation requirements across multiple states
• Prepare required state onboarding forms and wage notices when applicable
• Examples may include New York Pay Rate Notices and Form IT‑2104 (New York State Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate)

• Collaborate with client hiring managers, payroll providers, and internal consulting staff
• Coordinate onboarding timelines and employee start dates
• Respond to employee and client questions regarding onboarding processes

• While clients typically manage their own screening processes, the HR Generalist may occasionally coordinate or complete background checks and reference verification on behalf of clients

• Assist with benefits enrollment coordination and onboarding administration
• Support continuous improvement of the consultancy’s HR…