HR admin grows quietly until it takes over someone's week. Countbird finds experienced HR generalists in India who are organised, discreet and good with people, tests them on realistic scenarios, and handles their pay and paperwork.
What a remote hr generalist does for you
- Runs onboarding and offboarding checklists
- Keeps employee records and HR systems accurate
- Drafts and updates policies for your review
- Answers everyday questions from staff
- Coordinates performance reviews, leave and benefits admin
Tools and skills we check
We match candidates to the tools you already use. Common ones for this role:
- BambooHR
- Gusto
- Rippling
- HiBob
- Deel
- Google Workspace
- Notion
- Slack
How we test candidates
Candidates get three short people scenarios, from a leave request to a sensitive complaint. They write how they'd respond and what they'd escalate, plus an onboarding checklist for a new hire.
In the in-depth interview, we cover
- Judgment on the sensitive scenario
- How they keep records accurate and private
- Working to another country's rules and advisers
- How they'd improve your onboarding
Signs of a great hire
- Discreet, fair and calm
- Knows the limits of their role and escalates well
- Keeps processes simple and documented
A good fit if
- Your team is growing and HR admin is piling up
- Onboarding feels different every time
- Records live in scattered places
Have this ready
- Your current policies and HR tools
- Your employment advisers or legal contacts
- Upcoming hires and reviews
How hiring works
- Day 1: a 30-minute kick-off call about the role and your team.
- Days 2 to 3: we write the brief and a test built around your work.
- Days 4 to 14: we source, screen and test candidates.
- By day 15: you meet 2 to 3 people we would hire ourselves.
- Then: one final interview, you pick, and we handle the contract and pay.
See the full process on How it works.
Questions
Do they give legal advice?+
No. They follow your policies and advisers, and escalate legal questions.
Can they handle payroll?+
They can coordinate payroll data with your provider. Running payroll depends on your setup.
Is employee data safe?+
They sign confidentiality agreements, and you control system access.