Human Resources Generalist

A finance firm in NYC is seeking an HR Generalist to undertake a wide range of human resource and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally within financial services.

Hybrid schedule 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Salary: 100k - 130k base

Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm

Responsibilities

• Serve as the sole HR professional for a dynamic US office, providing comprehensive HR support and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate closely with the executive team to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and strategies.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including 401(k), health insurance, and wellness credits.
• Manage immigration processes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions for international employees.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, fostering a seamless employee experience.
• Travel annually to international locations for company meetings and events.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll, and company policies, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
• Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook, reflecting current regulations and company practices.
• Coordinate annual travel to international company meetings, representing the US office.
• Manage administrative tasks, ensuring efficient HR operations and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with 8 years preferred, in a generalist role.
• Proven ability to manage benefits programs, including 401(k) administration and health insurance.
• Experience handling immigration processes and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working closely with executives and employees.
• Resilience and adaptability in a lean team environment, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Willingness to travel internationally annually for company meetings.