Country HR Lead (US)

JetBrains is seeking a Country HR Lead for the U.S. to support employees, ensure compliance, and scale HR operations across multiple states. This role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring adherence to U.S. employment laws, and coordinating with various internal and external teams. The ideal candidate will act as the primary HR contact, advise on HR topics, and contribute to global and U.S.-specific HR projects, focusing on creativity and problem-solving within a growing tech company.

Must Have

• Act as primary HR contact for U.S. employees.
• Support full employee lifecycle (hiring, onboarding, performance, offboarding).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. employment structures and multi-state laws.
• Implement and maintain People Ops processes, policies, and benefits.
• Advise on HR topics, including employment conditions and leave management.
• Coordinate with external vendors (payroll, benefits, immigration).
• Collaborate with global payroll, finance, legal, and HR teams.
• Assist with HR administrative tasks and documentation.
• Contribute to global and U.S.-specific HR projects.
• Possess 5+ years in HR Generalist/Manager/People Operations roles.
• Strong understanding of U.S. employment law and multi-state compliance.
• Experience in benefits administration, payroll coordination, and vendor management.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with HRIS/HRM systems and MS Office.
• Fluent in English.

Good to Have

• Experience in the IT/software industry

At JetBrains, code is our passion. Since 2000, we’ve been committed to creating world-class tools that empower developers to do their best work. Our tools automate routine tasks so engineers can focus on creativity, innovation, and solving real problems.

As we continue to grow in the United States, we’re looking for a People Operations professional who will support our employees, ensure compliance, and help us scale our HR foundation across multiple states.

As part of our team, you will:

• Represent JetBrains’ HR/People Operations function in the U.S. and act as the primary HR contact for local employees.
• Support the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, immigration/mobility, performance processes, and offboarding.
• Work with U.S. employment structures (W-2 employees, contractors, EORs where applicable) and ensure compliance across states.
• Implement and maintain People Ops processes, policies, and benefits packages consistent with JetBrains’ global HR strategy while meeting U.S. legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage & hour regulations, etc.).
• Advise employees and managers on HR topics, including employment conditions, benefits, compensation cycles, workplace regulations, and leave management.
• Coordinate with external vendors (payroll providers, benefits brokers, PEO/EOR partners, immigration attorneys).
• Work closely with global payroll, finance, legal, and HR teams to ensure aligned processes.
• Assist with administrative tasks including documentation, onboarding logistics, background checks, and benefits enrollment.
• Contribute to global and U.S.-specific HR projects, programs, and initiatives.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in HR Generalist / HR Manager / People Operations roles within an international or multi-state U.S. company.
• Strong understanding of U.S. employment law and multi-state compliance.
• Experience with benefits administration, payroll coordination, and working with external service providers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with employees across levels and departments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple processes at once.
• Experience with HRIS / HRM systems and strong MS Office skills.
• Experience in the IT/software industry is a plus.
• Fluent English.