HR Generalist

HR Generalist (REMOTE)

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and do not require visa sponsorshipWho We AreLooking to join a dynamic, international team with a passion for virtual currency and gain opportunities for career growth?bitFlyer just celebrated its 11th anniversary in January 2025 and is one of the first cryptocurrency exchanges licensed to operate across US, EU and Japan.  We operate a virtual currency exchange, which provides our customers with a convenient, secure platform to buy and sell virtual currencies. With some of the lowest fees amongst regulated US exchanges, bitFlyer offers tools and services for our customers to start investing with ease.  Our vision is to build a truly global Bitcoin and blockchain company to reflect the international nature of the virtual currency. Established in January 2014 in Tokyo, bitFlyer expanded into the European Union and launched bitFlyer USA in San Francisco in November 2017. We continue to pursue our mission of making the world simpler with blockchain. Today, we empower millions of people across the globe to access cryptocurrencies and are seeking talented individuals to join our team and be part of our growth story.                                                                                                    Who You AreThe HR Generalist will manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle at bitFlyer USA. You have experience across the HR function including full cycle recruiting, performance management, total rewards, office management, and compliance. This person plays a strategic role with the leadership team in advising, guiding, and supporting HR across all teams. The role requires someone with amazing attention to detail, HR administration experience, great attitude and a strong work ethic. Ideally, you have a good understanding of various HR procedures and best practices. You will work closely with all members of the bitFlyer family, including senior managers in the US / Japan / EU.The environment is fast-paced and requires that you can think quickly on your feet. You are a natural problem solver and can maintain a friendly and professional tone in any situation. You have a strong attention to detail and can juggle many tasks at once. This is a unique opportunity to work for a leading player of a fast-growth and revolutionary industry. A familiarity and genuine interest in Bitcoin and blockchain technology is a huge plus.What You’ll DoManage our onboarding and employee life-cycle experience from end-to-end to attract and retain top talent in a very competitive cryptocurrency marketManage the recruiting process, maintain job postings, job descriptions, and facilitate the interview process Proactively enhance the bitFlyer culture through event planning, communications, and team building activitiesManage policies, processes, templates, and contracts using Google SuiteOversee the operation of our virtual office space ensuring a functional and pleasant working environmentSupport executive and board meetings by serving as secretary, preparing materials, taking minutes and tracking action itemsEagerness to wrangle unexpected challenges and special projects Run semi-monthly payroll and be familiar with all state and federal regulations (we currently use a PEO)Provide supporting HR documentation and reporting to regulators / auditors as requestedAdminister and organize contracts and policy related documentsMaintain and track organization policies in ConfluenceOversee workplace trainings and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements Work with HR team in Japan and sync on global processes and procedures Oversee open enrollment and benefits administrationExercise confidentiality and discretion when neededSkills & ExperienceGreat at both written and verbal communication Extremely driven and hardworkingA natural problem solverAdaptable and calm under pressureMetrics / systems drivenFamiliarity with local, state and federal labor lawWillingness to work global hours (1-2 times per week)Experience managing HRIS & ATS Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task and maintain alignment amongst competing prioritiesNice to Have 3 years of relevant experienceFamiliarity with PEO platformsBA / BS in field and / or relevant experience / certificationExperience working with a global company and diverse teamFamiliarity with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is a plusExperience working with global teams Familiarity with Japanese corporate culture is a huge plusSHRM-CP or other HR certificationExperience managing or working in a fully remote work environmentWhy Join Us?We offer a competitive total rewards package for our employees including : Experience within the crypto industry & working with global teams (US, Japan, EU)Comprehensive health | dental | vision benefitsPTO plan with additional sick leaveMonthly communications stipendBudget for career development, training and certificationsSmall, dynamic team with access to senior leadership