Human Resources (HR) Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join a contract opportunity in New York, New York. This role is suited for a hands-on HR leader who can guide employee relations matters, oversee core HR administration, and support benefits and onboarding activities with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, deep knowledge of HR operations, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining a positive employee experience.Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day human resources operations, ensuring consistent support across employee relations, HR administration, benefits coordination, and onboarding activities.• Serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees by addressing workplace concerns, interpreting policies, and helping resolve employee issues fairly and effectively.• Manage onboarding processes for new employees, coordinating documentation, orientation steps, and communication to create a smooth start for employees.• Administer HR records and employee data with a high level of accuracy, maintaining compliance and supporting reporting needs through HRIS tools.• Partner with internal stakeholders to support benefits-related questions, enrollment activities, and ongoing employee communications regarding available programs.• Review and strengthen HR procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and service delivery across the employee lifecycle.• Maintain organized personnel documentation and help ensure HR practices align with company policies and applicable employment standards.• Support HRIS-related activities, including data updates, system accuracy checks, and process improvements tied to human resources workflows.