Hire HR Generalists
HR generalists handle the day-to-day people work. Our LATAM HR hires support onboarding, records, policy and employee questions across distributed teams.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$111,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$18,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 84%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
Teams hiring with Lateam
What a hr generalist does
Hire remote hr generalists from Latin America.
- Run onboarding and offboarding workflows
- Maintain HRIS records and documentation
- Answer employee policy questions
- Support performance review cycles
- Coordinate benefits and payroll inputs
- Help maintain compliance and policies
Core skills we test for
- HR operations
- HRIS administration
- Onboarding
- Employee relations
- Policy documentation
- Written English
Tools they work in
Hiring hr generalists, answered
How quickly can I hire a hr generalist?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote hr generalist from Latin America cost?
Most of our hr generalists are paid around $18,000 a year, versus roughly $111,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 84% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet hr generalists?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your hr generalist?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.