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Job Title: People Operations Generalist (HR Generalist)
About Remarcable
Remarcable builds the software that keeps trade contractors' crews equipped and on schedule. Our platform brings material procurement, inventory and tool tracking, prefab requisitions and invoice automation into one place, connecting field crews, warehouses, purchasing teams and suppliers in real time. We were founded by former foremen, purchasers, project managers and engineers who lived the jobsite pain we now solve, and today we serve more than 40% of the top 50 electrical contractors in the U.S.
Backed by a $15M Series A led by Insight Partners (June 2025), we are growing fast across our teams in the U.S. and Vancouver, B.C. That growth is why we are hiring for this role.
The role
As our People Operations Generalist (HR Generalist), you will keep Remarcable's HR engine running smoothly as we scale. You will own the day-to-day operations of HR, primarily in our U.S. locations: Rippling HRIS and data, onboarding and offboarding, benefits and payroll inputs, compliance and policy. You will report to the VP, People and join a small, close-knit People team: one colleague in the U.S. (soon to be two) and two in Vancouver, B.C. With a team this size, no task is too small and no project is someone else's job.
One day you may run a benefits enrollment or audit HRIS data; the next you may onboard a cohort of new hires, document a process, or help create training. You will build the scalable processes, systems and documentation that let Remarcable grow without losing what makes it a great place to work. You will primarily support our U.S. employees and work closely with our Vancouver-based People colleagues.
What you'll do
HR operations, systems and data
Own the Rippling HRIS as the system of record: data entry, audits, workflows, permissions and integrations with payroll and benefits.
Process all employee lifecycle transactions accurately: new hires, job and pay changes, transfers, leaves and terminations.
Build and maintain HR reporting: headcount, turnover, time to hire, compensation and engagement metrics.
Document HR processes, build templates and checklists, and create self-serve resources for employees and managers.
Evaluate, implement and improve HR tools as we scale, and automate manual work where possible.
Employee support and relations
Be the first point of contact for HR questions from employees and managers across Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Engineering, Product and G&A.
Guide managers on policies, documentation and HR processes, and support performance conversations.
Lead employee relations matters end to end: intake, investigation, documentation and resolution, escalating to the VP, People or People Business Partner as needed.
Talent acquisition and onboarding
Partner with our Recruiting team and U.S. hiring managers on workforce plans, job descriptions, interview processes and offers.
Own a consistent, welcoming onboarding experience for U.S. new hires, including remote employees across multiple states.
Manage offboarding, exit interviews and related documentation.
Performance, growth and engagement
Run performance review, goal-setting and promotion cycles; help managers calibrate fairly.
Support learning and development programs, career frameworks and manager training.
Run engagement surveys, turn results into action plans, and help shape culture, recognition and team events.
Total rewards
Administer benefits enrollment, renewals and employee questions for U.S. plans, working with brokers and carriers.
Support compensation work: salary benchmarking, merit cycles, equity communication and leveling.
Partner with Finance and Payroll on accurate, on-time payroll inputs, leaves and changes for U.S. employees.
Compliance and policy
Keep policies, handbooks and practices compliant with U.S. federal, state and local law, including for multi-state remote employees, and align with the Vancouver team on company-wide policies.
Manage leaves of absence, accommodations, I-9s and required filings and postings.
Draft and update policies as the company grows, and train managers on them.
Projects that help us scale
Lead or support People projects such as new-market or new-state expansion, HR tech rollouts, org changes and integration of new teams.
Bring ideas, raise risks and pitch in wherever the team needs it.
What you bring
Required
3–5 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a generalist or People Operations role.
Experience at a high-growth startup or scale-up, ideally in SaaS or technology.
Experience with Rippling HRIS and/or Payroll
Solid working knowledge of U.S. employment law, including multi-state compliance for remote employees.
Proven judgment handling employee relations, investigations and confidential matters.
Hands-on experience administering an HRIS (e.g., Rippling, BambooHR, HiBob, Workday), strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, and sharp attention to detail with HR data.
Strong communication skills and sound judgment when advising managers on policy and process.
A builder's mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, quick to create structure, and happy to do both strategic and tactical work.
Nice to have
Experience supporting employees in Canada, especially B.C. Employment Standards, or managing a cross-border workforce.
Experience with benefits renewals, compensation cycles or equity programs.
Familiarity with construction, trades or field-based industries, or supporting go-to-market and implementation teams.
HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR or CPHR.
What success looks like
First 30 days: Know our product, customers and team; meet every people leader; learn our HRIS, policies and open employee matters.
First 60 days: Own day-to-day HR support for U.S. groups; run onboarding for new hires; flag the top 3 process gaps.
First 90 days: Lead at least one improvement project (e.g., onboarding, HRIS cleanup or policy refresh); core HR processes are documented and HRIS data is clean.
First year: Run a full performance or compensation cycle; deliver regular people metrics; help scale U.S. headcount smoothly.
Why Join Us
Opportunity to shape HR systems and processes as the company scales
Chance to start with a high-growth company at an early stage and advance as the company scales
Work closely with members of the People team on meaningful initiatives
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance. 401(k) with company match.
Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling tech company
Collaborative, mission-driven culture
Join Us
Apply now to help us build the future of procurement for the trades.
Please be aware of potential phishing scams. Remarcable will never advance job applicants money or ask them to send money (via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal etc.) to preferred vendors. If you are concerned about the application process, please contact Remarcable directly at (216)770-3322.
Remarcable is not associated with info-remarcable.com. For information about applying for a position with Remarcable, please reference remarcable.com.
Compensation Range: $70K - $85K
Job Title: People Operations Generalist (HR Generalist)
About Remarcable
Remarcable builds the software that keeps trade contractors' crews equipped and on schedule. Our platform brings material procurement, inventory and tool tracking, prefab requisitions and invoice automation into one place, connecting field crews, warehouses, purchasing teams and suppliers in real time. We were founded by former foremen, purchasers, project managers and engineers who lived the jobsite pain we now solve, and today we serve more than 40% of the top 50 electrical contractors in the U.S.
Backed by a $15M Series A led by Insight Partners (June 2025), we are growing fast across our teams in the U.S. and Vancouver, B.C. That growth is why we are hiring for this role.
The role
As our People Operations Generalist (HR Generalist), you will keep Remarcable's HR engine running smoothly as we scale. You will own the day-to-day operations of HR, primarily in our U.S. locations: Rippling HRIS and data, onboarding and offboarding, benefits and payroll inputs, compliance and policy. You will report to the VP, People and join a small, close-knit People team: one colleague in the U.S. (soon to be two) and two in Vancouver, B.C. With a team this size, no task is too small and no project is someone else's job.
One day you may run a benefits enrollment or audit HRIS data; the next you may onboard a cohort of new hires, document a process, or help create training. You will build the scalable processes, systems and documentation that let Remarcable grow without losing what makes it a great place to work. You will primarily support our U.S. employees and work closely with our Vancouver-based People colleagues.
What you'll do
HR operations, systems and data
Own the Rippling HRIS as the system of record: data entry, audits, workflows, permissions and integrations with payroll and benefits.
Process all employee lifecycle transactions accurately: new hires, job and pay changes, transfers, leaves and terminations.
Build and maintain HR reporting: headcount, turnover, time to hire, compensation and engagement metrics.
Document HR processes, build templates and checklists, and create self-serve resources for employees and managers.
Evaluate, implement and improve HR tools as we scale, and automate manual work where possible.
Employee support and relations
Be the first point of contact for HR questions from employees and managers across Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Engineering, Product and G&A.
Guide managers on policies, documentation and HR processes, and support performance conversations.
Lead employee relations matters end to end: intake, investigation, documentation and resolution, escalating to the VP, People or People Business Partner as needed.
Talent acquisition and onboarding
Partner with our Recruiting team and U.S. hiring managers on workforce plans, job descriptions, interview processes and offers.
Own a consistent, welcoming onboarding experience for U.S. new hires, including remote employees across multiple states.
Manage offboarding, exit interviews and related documentation.
Performance, growth and engagement
Run performance review, goal-setting and promotion cycles; help managers calibrate fairly.
Support learning and development programs, career frameworks and manager training.
Run engagement surveys, turn results into action plans, and help shape culture, recognition and team events.
Total rewards
Administer benefits enrollment, renewals and employee questions for U.S. plans, working with brokers and carriers.
Support compensation work: salary benchmarking, merit cycles, equity communication and leveling.
Partner with Finance and Payroll on accurate, on-time payroll inputs, leaves and changes for U.S. employees.
Compliance and policy
Keep policies, handbooks and practices compliant with U.S. federal, state and local law, including for multi-state remote employees, and align with the Vancouver team on company-wide policies.
Manage leaves of absence, accommodations, I-9s and required filings and postings.
Draft and update policies as the company grows, and train managers on them.
Projects that help us scale
Lead or support People projects such as new-market or new-state expansion, HR tech rollouts, org changes and integration of new teams.
Bring ideas, raise risks and pitch in wherever the team needs it.
What you bring
Required
3–5 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a generalist or People Operations role.
Experience at a high-growth startup or scale-up, ideally in SaaS or technology.
Experience with Rippling HRIS and/or Payroll
Solid working knowledge of U.S. employment law, including multi-state compliance for remote employees.
Proven judgment handling employee relations, investigations and confidential matters.
Hands-on experience administering an HRIS (e.g., Rippling, BambooHR, HiBob, Workday), strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, and sharp attention to detail with HR data.
Strong communication skills and sound judgment when advising managers on policy and process.
A builder's mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, quick to create structure, and happy to do both strategic and tactical work.
Nice to have
Experience supporting employees in Canada, especially B.C. Employment Standards, or managing a cross-border workforce.
Experience with benefits renewals, compensation cycles or equity programs.
Familiarity with construction, trades or field-based industries, or supporting go-to-market and implementation teams.
HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR or CPHR.
What success looks like
First 30 days: Know our product, customers and team; meet every people leader; learn our HRIS, policies and open employee matters.
First 60 days: Own day-to-day HR support for U.S. groups; run onboarding for new hires; flag the top 3 process gaps.
First 90 days: Lead at least one improvement project (e.g., onboarding, HRIS cleanup or policy refresh); core HR processes are documented and HRIS data is clean.
First year: Run a full performance or compensation cycle; deliver regular people metrics; help scale U.S. headcount smoothly.
Why Join Us
Opportunity to shape HR systems and processes as the company scales
Chance to start with a high-growth company at an early stage and advance as the company scales
Work closely with members of the People team on meaningful initiatives
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance. 401(k) with company match.
Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling tech company
Collaborative, mission-driven culture
Join Us
Apply now to help us build the future of procurement for the trades.
Please be aware of potential phishing scams. Remarcable will never advance job applicants money or ask them to send money (via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal etc.) to preferred vendors. If you are concerned about the application process, please contact Remarcable directly at (216)770-3322.
Remarcable is not associated with info-remarcable.com. For information about applying for a position with Remarcable, please reference remarcable.com.
Compensation Range: $70K - $85K
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- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required for mid-level and senior roles
- Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or ADP
- Working knowledge of Illinois employment law, including the Illinois Human Rights Act
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, or employee relations investigations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and documentation
Human Resources Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a human resources professional in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work in human resources, so the path begins with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Most Illinois employers expect or prefer candidates to hold a credential from SHRM or HRCI, such as the SHRM-CP or PHR. Large employers in the Chicago metro frequently list these certifications as preferred qualifications, and earning one early strengthens both candidacy and long-term advancement.
Which companies hire human resources professionals in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring human resources professionals in Illinois include EY, AbbVie, and Camping World, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare networks, and manufacturing firms means HR roles appear across a wide range of industries throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most human resources jobs?
Chicago, Joliet, and Aurora lead Illinois in human resources openings. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters and professional services firms, while Peoria and Rockford reflect demand from large manufacturing employers like Caterpillar and Woodward that maintain substantial HR operations outside the metro.
Are there remote human resources jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of human resources openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much HR coordination, recruiting, and policy work can be done without being on-site. Roles focused on employee relations, HRIS administration, and talent acquisition are the most likely to appear as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a human resources professional in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an HR coordinator or HR assistant role, which large Illinois employers like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and the City of Chicago regularly post for candidates without years of experience. Internships through Illinois universities feed directly into these openings. Lateral moves from office administration or payroll processing are also common entry paths. Earning the SHRM-CP or completing a SHRM-accredited program at institutions like DePaul or the University of Illinois gives candidates a clear edge when competing against peers with similar work history.
Where can I find and apply to human resources jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to human resources jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated in real time. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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