Human Resources Generalist
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-08-23
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Manager
CONFIDENTIAL — Human Resources Generalist / HR Manager
Location: New York City, NY
Schedule: 5 days onsite; limited work-from-home flexibility
Compensation: $110,000–$130,000 base salary + bonus
About the OpportunityA well-established global investment management firm is seeking a Human Resources Generalist or HR Manage
r to join its New York office. This is a highly visible, hands-on HR position supporting a lean organization and working closely with senior leadership
.The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional who enjoys being a true generalist and is comfortable managing a broad range of HR functions while also providing administrative and office support. This individual should be highly organized, personable, discreet, and confident interacting with employees at all levels, including senior executives
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h.Key Responsibiliti
- es Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee changes, and offboardi
- ng Coordinate recruiting activities including job postings, resume review, interview scheduling, offer letters, and background chec
- ks Administer payroll processes, including semi-monthly payroll, bonuses, deferred compensation, and year-end reporti
- ng Manage PTO and employee records within the HR
- IS Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, terminations, open enrollment, vendor relationships, and monthly billing reconciliati
- on Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding benefits, policies, payroll, and HR procedur
- es Coordinate and manage the annual performance review proce
- ss Support employee relations matters and provide guidance to managers and employe
- es Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatio
- ns Partner with external counsel on employment immigration and visa matters when applicab
- le Maintain and update the employee handbook, HR policies, travel policies, and other employee-related documentati
- on Prepare recurring HR reports for corporate headquarte
- rs Maintain accurate and confidential personnel and payroll recor
- ds Support learning and development initiatives and other HR projects as need
- ed Assist with company events and employee engagement activiti
- es Provide general office and administrative support, including coordination with building management and outside vendo
rs
Qualificati
- ons Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related fi
- ield2–5 years of HR experie
nce for a Generalist-level candid - ate5–8+ years of HR experie
nce for an HR Manager-level candid - ate Financial services or professional services experience is prefer
- red Strong HR generalist experience across recruiting, benefits, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and complia
- nce Payroll experience strongly preferred; experience with Paylocity is a plus, but not requi
- red Working knowledge of employee benefits and benefits administrat
- ion Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and applicable employment regulati
- ons Excellent interpersonal and communication ski
- lls Comfortable interacting with senior leadership and employees across the organizat
- ion Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorit
- ies Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential informat
- ionSelf-directed, proactive, and comfortable working independen
- tly Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Po
- intSHRM-CP or similar HR certification is a p
- lusMust be authorized to work in the United Sta
tes
Ideal Candi
date
The successful candidate will be a true HR genera
list who is comfortable wearing multiple hats. This person should be personable and outgoing, highly service-oriented, and capable of moving seamlessly between strategic HR responsibilities and day-to-day administrative ne
eds.
Experience in a small or lean corporate environ
ment is particularly valuable, as this position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and requires someone who can take ownership without extensive infrastructure or supervis
- efits
Collaborative, professional, and low-ego enviro - nment
Strong emphasis on work-life ba - lance
Typical workday generally concludes by approximately 5: - 30 PM Business-casual office enviro
- nment
401(k) with 6% company match; fully vested within 3 m - onths
15 day - s PTO Company hol
- idays
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision cov - erage
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a small, global organiz
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