HR Generalist

Company Description

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all. 

Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.

Location

This position will be based in the Philippines.

Reporting

This role will report into the Senior Director, HRBP & Talent Acquisition.

Summary of Role 

Palmetto is seeking a proactive and resourceful HR Generalist to support Philippines-based teammates and manage end-to-end local recruitment. This role plays a dual-focused function across People & Culture and Talent Acquisition, serving as the day-to-day people partner for teammates in the Philippines while collaborating closely with the U.S.-based HR Business Partner and our Employer of Record, Remote.com, to deliver a consistent, high-quality employee experience.

In parallel, this role owns full-cycle recruiting for Philippines-based positions, acting as the internal expert on the local talent market and partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and passionate about delivering outstanding employee and candidate experiences while building and scaling a strong talent pipeline that supports Palmetto’s growth in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Strategic & Tactical

People & Culture (50%)

• Partner closely with the U.S.-based HR Business Partner (HRBP) and the Remote.com Employer of Record (EOR) HR team to support teammates across a range of people-related matters.
• Serve as the day-to-day people partner for Philippines-based teammates while collaborating with the HRBP to align on performance management, employee relations, and people strategy.
• Triage and escalate employee relations topics appropriately between the HRBP and the EOR, ensuring timely, consistent, and compliant outcomes.
• Coordinate with the EOR on employee lifecycle events, including onboarding, role changes, leaves of absence, and offboarding, to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Ensure local HR practices and employee communications are aligned with company-wide People & Culture programs, policies, and expectations.
• Act as a connector between local context and global people practices by sharing insights, trends, and employee feedback with the broader People & Culture team.
• Lead and support employee engagement and feedback initiatives, including surveys and follow-up actions, to strengthen organizational culture and continuously enhance the teammate experience.

Talent Acquisition (50%)

• Manage end to end recruitment for Philippines based roles, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, coordination of interviews, and offer management.
• Serve as the internal expert on the Philippine talent market and lead localized recruiting and recruitment marketing strategies to attract and engage top talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop sourcing strategies tailored to each function.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments and recommend qualified candidates for hiring manager review.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the process, ensuring an efficient and positive experience.
• Create and execute local referral campaigns and internal communications to drive employee participation and engagement.
• Leverage Greenhouse and other tools to maintain accurate candidate data and ensure timely updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, with a mix of HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, and/or HR Operations.
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with teammates and people managers on performance management, employee relations, and day-to-day people matters.
• Experience working with an Employer of Record (EOR) model and supporting globally distributed or Philippines-based teams is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes, including intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Knowledge of the Philippine talent market, including sourcing channels, candidate expectations, and competitive dynamics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable triaging issues, exercising sound judgment, and knowing when to escalate matters to an HRBP.
• Experience using ATS and HR systems (e.g., Greenhouse or similar) to maintain accurate records and drive process efficiency.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and collaborate closely with U.S.-based partners and global teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with a strong commitment to delivering an excellent employee and candidate experience.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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