Sr. HR Generalist

NZXT is a founder-led, global organization that has not lost our entrepreneurial, scrappy roots. We’re made up of gamers, builders and PC enthusiasts on a mission to create hardware, software, experiences, and services that surprise and delight gamers of all types. So what makes NZXT, NZXT? Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and interests that make us better. We invent, we play, and we have fun doing it because building is more than just assembling computer parts - building is an attitude and a state of mind. That attitude is shared by an ever-growing community of people who are all here to help each other reach the next great thing. This is an exciting time to join NZXT - let’s get building. 

Job Title: Sr. HR Generalist
Location: Monrovia, CA
Workplace Type: Onsite (5 days/week)

 

JOB SUMMARY

As Senior HR Generalist, you’ll serve as the primary HR contact for U.S. employees and play a key role in ensuring a smooth, consistent employee experience from onboarding through offboarding. This is a hands-on role focused on HR operations, compliance, benefits, employee relations, and engagement, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and enjoys both strategy and execution. You’ll join a small, high-impact HR team and partner closely with our Taiwan HR counterparts to align systems, processes, and employee experiences across regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the main HR contact for U.S. employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare the U.S. payroll update file each pay period and serve as second reviewer prior.
• Collaborate closely with the Taiwan HR team on payroll, system updates, and process consistency across regions.
• Lead employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and recordkeeping.
• Support employee relations and performance management with fairness, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Administer benefits and leaves of absence, partnering with Finance and brokers on open enrollment and life event changes.
• Ensure HR data integrity and support required audits and filings (401k, Workers’ Comp, etc.).
• Partner with global HR and leadership on policy updates, compliance initiatives, and process improvements.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Support culture and community in the Monrovia office, from safety and facilities to local celebrations and events.

Global Payroll Support:

• Assist with processing payroll for employees in the US and across different international regions, ensuring compliance with varying tax and employment regulations.
• Help reconcile payroll discrepancies and validate data for accuracy.
• Maintain records pertaining to employee compensation and benefits.
• Support the administration of payroll-related documentation, such as inputting/updating tax withholding & direct deposit records.
• Prepare and distribute reports, including PTO, OT/DT, and Break Penalty reports.
• Maintain 401K and HSA database and remit funds to third party vendors.
• Process and audit time cards including: identifying missing timecards and contacting supervisors; verifying eligibility for OT and meal breaks, etc.
• Facilitate effective communication between HR and global payroll providers.
• Stay current with global payroll regulations and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience with strong grounding in operations, compliance, and employee relations.
• Working knowledge of California and multi-state employment law.
• Experience with HRIS systems (preferably ADP Workforce Now).
• Exceptional organization, follow-through, and communication skills.
• A hands-on, approachable style — you enjoy building trust, solving problems, and improving processes.

 

COMPENSATION
Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, internal equity and alignment with market data. We offer a wide range of benefits including health/dental/vision, retirement and paid time off. All employees at NZXT receive equity as part of their compensation package.

USA Pay Range$95,000—$103,000 USD

CULTURE & VALUES

At NZXT, we believe in the importance of Design Thinking and th