About the job
Your Impact at Lila
Lila Sciences is on the lookout for a meticulous and process-focused HR Generalist (Contract) to become a vital part of our HR Operations team. This position will play a critical role in the execution of our HR Operations functions. The HR Generalist will oversee the daily administration of the employee lifecycle, systems management, benefits support, and various cross-functional HR tasks. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in executing administrative tasks with precision and efficiency, enjoy process ownership, and thrive on establishing order and consistency within a growing organization.
What You'll Be Building
Employee Lifecycle, Onboarding & Offboarding
- Manage the complete pre-boarding and onboarding processes, coordinating IT setup, systems access, and employee introduction materials.
- Identify and implement enhancements to pre-boarding workflows to boost consistency and minimize manual effort.
- Assist with offboarding administration, including exit paperwork and necessary system updates.
- Process various administrative HR actions throughout the employee lifecycle: new hires, transfers, internal role changes, manager changes, and terminations.
- Generate employment letters (for transfers, terminations, etc.) and manage signature request workflows.
- Maintain and organize employee documentation in compliance with legal requirements.
Immigration & Benefits Administration
- Oversee immigration paperwork and collaborate with external counsel or vendors on active cases under the guidance of the HR Operations Manager.
- Handle non-automatable benefits tasks including enrollment support and data entry.
- Provide administration support for leave as needed, in coordination with HR Business Partners.
HR Inbox & Employee Support
- Manage the HR team inbox: triage, respond to, and route inquiries related to onboarding/offboarding, immigration, benefits, and company policies.
- Act as a reliable first point of contact for employee and manager HR questions, ensuring prompt and accurate responses, and appropriately escalating complex cases.
Process & Compliance
- Take ownership of the I-9 compliance process from start to finish: complete Section 2 verification for new hires, manage re-verification for expiring work authorization documents, maintain organized and audit-ready I-9 records, and coordinate E-Verify submissions when applicable.
- Work with HR Operations to document, standardize, and refine HR workflows and procedures.
