People Manager / H.R. Generalist

Company Overview

At Sesh, we’re building the next generation of nicotine alternatives—premium products that help people move away from smoking and vaping. We’re a fast-growing CPG startup backed by top investors, with operations in the U.S. and Canada. Our team includes both in-office employees in Austin and remote teammates across North America, and we’re united by speed, execution, and culture. We’re scrappy, ambitious, and focused on building a brand and company we’re proud of.

About the Role

We’re seeking a hands-on, friendly, and systems-minded People Manager to oversee onboarding, off-boarding, payroll, benefits, and the full employee lifecycle across both U.S. and Canadian teams. Based full-time in our Austin office, you’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience and supporting our distributed team.

Role Descriptions

• Manage end-to-end onboarding and off-boarding for U.S. and Canadian employees—including IT setup, system access, and workspace readiness.
• Administer offer letters, compensation packages, and new hire documentation, ensuring all employee-facing resources (e.g., handbooks, process flows) are clean, accurate, and accessible.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration for both U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring compliance in both markets.
• Maintain and optimize HRIS (Paylocity and other systems) and support accurate reporting across HR functions.
• Develop scalable templates, checklists, and workflows to streamline and standardize HR processes across regions.
• Lead or co-lead bi-annual performance reviews, including planning, documentation, and execution.
• Partner with leadership to proactively flag issues and foster a strong, positive company culture for both in-office and remote employees.

Qualifications

Must be based in Austin, TX and work full-time in-office, while supporting remote teammates across North America.

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