Overview:

Alphastar Capital Management (ACM) is seeking a hands-on and proactive Human Resources Generalist to support our workforce of approximately 25 employees. This is a standalone HR role responsible for executing day-to-day human resources functions while serving as the primary liaison between employees and our Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building and organizing HR processes, and values autonomy and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary HR contact for all employees; act as a liaison with the PEO for HR, benefits, and payroll matters
• Submit payroll inputs (e.g., hours, PTO, new hire data, pay changes) to the PEO each pay cycle
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding , including offer letters, system access, orientation scheduling, and exit logistics
• Support open enrollment and ongoing benefits administration in collaboration with the PEO
• Assist in HR-related tasks associated with acquisitions of small companies, including integrating employees, coordinating paperwork, and updating systems
• Maintain and organize HR documents, policies, and procedures
• Ensure employee records are accurate and compliant with applicable regulations
• Assist with basic employee relations questions and route more complex matters to the appropriate leadership or PEO contact
• Continuously look for ways to improve HR workflows and enhance the employee experience

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of HR experience in a coordinator or generalist role, preferably in a small business
• Familiarity with working alongside or within a PEO model strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, onboarding/offboarding, and benefits administration
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with employees at all levels
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic HRIS systems (PEO portals, onboarding tools, etc.)

Preferred Qualities:

• Previous involvement in HR-related aspects of M&A or business integrations
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure where needed