Human Resources Generalist

About META PCsMETA PCs is one of the fastest-growing custom PC builders in the country — a founder-led company running retail, warehouse, and business operations across multiple Phoenix-area locations plus a national e-commerce presence. We move fast, we communicate directly, and we care more about getting things done well than about process for its own sake. We're scaling, and we're building the people function tomatch.The RoleWe're hiring an HR Generalist to own people operations end to end. You'll be the company's primary HR resource and a direct partner to leadership — handling compliance, payroll, and benefits while also managing the human side: hiring and firing, performance reviews, and the interpersonal and cross-department issues that come with a growing team. This is a high-autonomy, high-trust role for someone who's done this in a growing company and knows the difference between running HR well and over-engineering it.Position OverviewTitle: HR GeneralistLocation: META PCs HQ — Phoenix, AZ (onsite, required)Type: Full-time, exemptReports to: COO / Executive LeadershipCompensation: $55,000–$75,000 annually, based on experienceWhat You'll Own:Compliance & DocumentationMaintain I-9 records and ensure compliance across all locationsKeep the employee handbook, policies, and required labor law postings current at every locationSupport compliance with Arizona and federal employment requirements, and flag real legal exposure to leadership earlyMaintain accurate records and HRIS data integrityPayroll & BenefitsProcess payroll accuratelyAdminister benefits enrollment, answer employee questions, and support the renewal processHandle unemployment claims, workers' comp documentation, and required filings (in coordination with ADP)Maintain PTO records and enforce time-off policies consistentlyHiring & LifecycleOwn recruiting, screening, interview coordination, and offersRun onboarding and offboarding end to endPrepare written warnings, PIPs, and disciplinary and termination documentationAdminister the point-based time and attendance system consistently and fairlyPeople Management & Employee RelationsHelp managers navigate interpersonal and cross-department frictionSupport and help run performance reviewsCoach managers on documentation, expectations, and difficult conversationsHandle employee questions and concerns professionally and neutrally, and escalate matters with real legal exposure to leadership and outside counselScheduleMETA PCs operates in a retail-adjacent environment. This is not a standard Monday–Friday, 9–5 corporate role. Be prepared for:Availability during peak retail periods, including the holiday season, Black Friday, and back-to-schoolBlackout periods around major retail holidays — time-off requests during these windows generally won't be approvedOccasional weekend availability when an HR issue needs same-day attentionA fast-moving environment where decisions are made quickly and you're expected to keep paceWho Thrives HereHas done generalist HR at a small-to-mid-size or growing company (not coming straight off a large corporate ladder)Enforces policy consistently: the same answer, every time, for every personExercises judgment about what's worth escalating: raises the things that carry real risk, executes cleanly on the restHandles interpersonal conflict and tough conversations calmly and professionallyBrings ideas without needing to win every argumentQualifications:4–7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a growing or multi-location companyExperience owning hiring, terminations, performance management, and employee relationsRippling, ADP, or comparable HRIS and payroll experience strongly preferred; payroll processing experience requiredWorking knowledge of Arizona employment law and federal compliance requirementsComfortable operating independently as a department of oneStrong documentation habits and attention to detailBachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered