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Title: HR Generalist jobs in the United States | Deftridge
Summary: 47 part-time HR Generalist tasks in the United States, from $37 to $137 an hour. Typical rate $55 an hour; median market wage $37. Rate shown up front.

United States · **Updated November 4, 2026**

# Part-time HR Generalist jobs in United States

47 open HR Generalist tasks are listed for the United States, from $37 to $137 an hour. The typical rate for a senior HR Generalist here is **$55 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $36.77. At five hours a week that is about **$1,190 a month**.

**$55/hr** typical rate, senior level

**$36.77/hr** market median wage

**$37–$137** range of open task rates

**47** open tasks tied to United States or remote in United States

## Open HR Generalist tasks in United States

Remote tasks and tasks tied to a city in United States.

[See all 47](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=hr-generalist&place=united-states)

Expert hour Posted Nov 2

### [HR Case Advice Hour (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-1467874/)

Manager · HR Generalist

Series C digital health company for physiotherapy clinics · 201–500 employees

**$81–$101** / hour

About $90 for the hour

- 1 hour

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- Shortlisting

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-1467874/)

One-off Posted Oct 30

### [Performance Review Cycle Support](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-san-francisco-dt-2070798/)

Manager · HR Generalist

Home-goods retailer selling outdoor gear · 5,000+ employees

**$113–$137** / hour

About $1,000–$2,000 in total

- about 12 h in total

- On-site · San Francisco

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- 7 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-san-francisco-dt-2070798/)

One-off Posted Oct 29

### [Job Description and Grading Clean-up](https://deftridge.com/job/job-description-and-grading-clean-up-san-francisco-dt-6565295/)

Manager · HR Generalist

Warehousing operator for e-commerce brands · 51–200 employees

**$109–$130** / hour

About $720–$1,430 in total

- about 9 h in total

- Hybrid · San Francisco

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- Shortlisting

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/job-description-and-grading-clean-up-san-francisco-dt-6565295/)

Regular Posted Nov 3

### [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-kenosha-dt-4410661/)

Senior · HR Generalist

Series A B2B software company for law firms · 51–200 employees

**$41–$54** / hour

About $930 a month at 5 h a week

- 3–6 h a week

- On-site · Kenosha

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-kenosha-dt-4410661/)

Bundle Posted Nov 3

### [Employee Handbook Refresh (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-5254596/)

Specialist · HR Generalist

Property and casualty insurer for homeowners · 51–200 employees

**$41–$53** / hour

About $470–$940 a month

- 10–20 h a month

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-5254596/)

Regular Posted Oct 28

### [Employee Questions Inbox · Insurance](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-new-haven-dt-8799432/)

Senior · HR Generalist

Property and casualty insurer for homeowners · 51–200 employees

**$50–$60** / hour

About $1,190 a month at 5 h a week

- 3–7 h a week

- Hybrid · New Haven

- Starts next week

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-new-haven-dt-8799432/)

Expert hour Posted Oct 29

### [HR Case Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-5432155/)

Senior · HR Generalist

Growth-stage subscription commerce company for children's clothing · 501–1,000 employees

**$68–$76** / hour

About $70 for the hour

- 1 hour

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- Shortlisting

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-5432155/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Performance Review Cycle Support](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-united-states-dt-3074573/)

Senior · HR Generalist

Mobile games company making strategy games · 1,001–5,000 employees

**$56–$65** / hour

About $480–$970 in total

- about 12 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts next week

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-united-states-dt-3074573/)

Regular Posted Oct 28

### [Onboarding Coordination (BambooHR)](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-san-francisco-dt-6470575/)

Manager · HR Generalist

Technology consulting firm · 501–1,000 employees

**$103–$123** / hour

About $2,200 a month at 5 h a week

- 3–6 h a week

- On-site · San Francisco

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-san-francisco-dt-6470575/)

### All 47 open HR Generalist tasks for United States

Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done.

- [HR Case Advice Hour (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-1467874/)$81-$101/hr · remote in the US

- [Performance Review Cycle Support](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-san-francisco-dt-2070798/)$113-$137/hr · on site in San Francisco

- [Job Description and Grading Clean-up](https://deftridge.com/job/job-description-and-grading-clean-up-san-francisco-dt-6565295/)$109-$130/hr · hybrid in San Francisco

- [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-kenosha-dt-4410661/)$41-$54/hr · on site in Kenosha

- [Employee Handbook Refresh (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-5254596/)$41-$53/hr · remote in the US

- [Employee Questions Inbox](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-new-haven-dt-8799432/)$50-$60/hr · hybrid in New Haven

- [HR Case Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-5432155/)$68-$76/hr · remote in the US

- [Performance Review Cycle Support](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-united-states-dt-3074573/)$56-$65/hr · remote in the US

- [Onboarding Coordination (BambooHR)](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-san-francisco-dt-6470575/)$103-$123/hr · on site in San Francisco

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-san-antonio-dt-6903569/)$42-$53/hr · hybrid in San Antonio

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-7344985/)$63-$73/hr · remote in the US

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-3230161/)$52-$64/hr · remote in the US

- [HR Case Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-6764032/)$81-$95/hr · remote in the US

- [HR Case Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-8106040/)$78-$99/hr · remote in the US

- [HR Case Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-6707334/)$66-$77/hr · remote in the US

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-jacksonville-nc-dt-6445227/)$62-$74/hr · hybrid in Jacksonville

- [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-winston-salem-dt-6501884/)$51-$57/hr · hybrid in Winston-Salem

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-4319318/)$62-$72/hr · remote in the US

- [HR Case Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-7423613/)$83-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Performance Review Cycle Support](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-portland-or-dt-2962886/)$63-$75/hr · hybrid in Portland

- [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-los-angeles-dt-6210970/)$52-$63/hr · hybrid in Los Angeles

- [HR Case Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/hr-case-advice-hour-united-states-dt-6703123/)$57-$72/hr · remote in the US

- [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-united-states-dt-9070877/)$59-$70/hr · remote in the US

- [Employee Handbook Refresh (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-1177794/)$50-$60/hr · remote in the US

- [Job Description and Grading Clean-up](https://deftridge.com/job/job-description-and-grading-clean-up-united-states-dt-1738444/)$48-$54/hr · remote in the US

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-boston-dt-3343434/)$56-$70/hr · hybrid in Boston

- [Employee Questions Inbox](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-florida-dt-3841507/)$50-$60/hr · remote in Florida

- [Onboarding Coordination (BambooHR)](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-naples-dt-8016365/)$37-$47/hr · hybrid in Naples

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-1461913/)$53-$60/hr · remote in the US

- [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-massachusetts-dt-3143863/)$60-$74/hr · remote in Massachusetts

- [Employee Questions Inbox](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-bellevue-dt-2294008/)$68-$82/hr · hybrid in Bellevue

- [Employee Questions Inbox](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-michigan-dt-2450430/)$63-$72/hr · remote in Michigan

- [Employee Questions Inbox](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-chula-vista-dt-2596721/)$81-$100/hr · hybrid in Chula Vista

- [Performance Review Cycle Support (Lattice)](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-united-states-dt-3446576/)$47-$59/hr · remote in the US

- [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-victorville-dt-6783419/)$82-$92/hr · hybrid in Victorville

- [Performance Review Cycle Support](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-united-states-dt-1013702/)$70-$89/hr · remote in the US

- [Employee Questions Inbox](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-united-states-dt-3658821/)$52-$59/hr · remote in the US

- [Job Description and Grading Clean-up](https://deftridge.com/job/job-description-and-grading-clean-up-washington-dt-6587225/)$71-$81/hr · remote in Washington

- [Employee Questions Inbox (Google Workspace)](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-new-york-city-dt-1428895/)$71-$81/hr · hybrid in New York City

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-2063962/)$52-$63/hr · remote in the US

- [Performance Review Cycle Support](https://deftridge.com/job/performance-review-cycle-support-iowa-dt-4255825/)$55-$71/hr · remote in Iowa

- [Employee Questions Inbox](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-united-states-dt-5427862/)$51-$59/hr · remote in the US

- [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-new-york-city-dt-9647537/)$71-$85/hr · hybrid in New York City

- [Onboarding Coordination](https://deftridge.com/job/onboarding-coordination-united-states-dt-4321779/)$68-$84/hr · remote in the US

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-united-states-dt-8602281/)$63-$76/hr · remote in the US

- [Employee Handbook Refresh](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-handbook-refresh-irvine-dt-9853780/)$56-$70/hr · hybrid in Irvine

- [Employee Questions Inbox](https://deftridge.com/job/employee-questions-inbox-long-beach-dt-3720441/)$77-$92/hr · hybrid in Long Beach

## What HR Generalist pays in United States

Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs.

| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10th | $22.85 | $500 | $47,500 |
| 25th | $28.38 | $610 | $59,000 |
| Median | $36.77 | $800 | $76,500 |
| 75th | $48.12 | $1,040 | $100,100 |
| 90th | $62.33 | $1,350 | $129,600 |

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/).

### Deftridge rate by level

| Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Specialist | $45 | $980 |
| Senior | $55 | $1,190 |
| Manager | $65 | $1,410 |

### About this role

Everyday HR for a small or mid-size company: employee questions, onboarding, records and policy follow-through. Usual tools: BambooHR, Gusto, Google Workspace, Notion.

[All HR Generalist rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/)

## Working on the side in United States

What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice.

Checked on official pages, November 2026

- Self-employment tax is 15.3%: 12.4% Social Security plus 2.9% Medicare; the employer-equivalent half is deductible in working out adjusted gross income. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

- For 2026 the first $184,500 of combined wages, tips and net self-employment earnings is subject to the Social Security part. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

- An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies above $200,000 (single), $250,000 (married filing jointly) or $125,000 (married filing separately). [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. [Read the guides](https://deftridge.com/guides/)

## HR Generalist rates nearby

- [California 31 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/california/)

- [New York 25 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/new-york/)

- [Texas 24 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/texas/)

- [Florida 25 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/florida/)

- [Illinois 23 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/illinois/)

- [Washington 25 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/washington/)

- [Arizona 23 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/arizona/)

- [Massachusetts 25 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/massachusetts/)

- [Colorado 23 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/colorado/)

- [North Carolina 25 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/hr-generalist/north-carolina/)

## Other HR & Recruiting roles in United States

- [Fractional HR Business Partner $115/hr typical · 91 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-hrbp/united-states/)

- [Technical Sourcer $75/hr typical · 90 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/technical-sourcer/united-states/)

- [Contract Recruiter $70/hr typical · 281 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/contract-recruiter/united-states/)

- [Phone Screener $60/hr typical · 40 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/phone-screener/united-states/)

- [Job Description Writer $70/hr typical · 25 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/job-description-writer/united-states/)

- [Onboarding Designer $65/hr typical · 67 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/onboarding-designer/united-states/)

- [Compensation & Benefits Analyst $105/hr typical · 110 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/compensation-and-benefits-analyst/united-states/)

- [Learning & Development Designer $75/hr typical · 97 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/united-states/)

## Questions about pay, fees and privacy

The same rules apply to every task, so they live on two pages: [Pricing](https://deftridge.com/pricing/) explains the 15% fee, prepayment and when you are paid; [How it works](https://deftridge.com/how-it-works/) covers matching, what a company sees and side work next to a job.
