HR Operations & Compliance Specialist

A globally respected nonprofit at the forefront of scientific innovation and sustainability is seeking an HR Operations & Compliance Specialist to join the team on a temporary basis. With a mission rooted in advancing societal needs and lifelong learning, the organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture that values professionalism, purpose, and progress. Who You Are You have 5+ years of HR operations experience, with a strong focus on payroll, benefits administration, and compliance. You bring hands‑on expertise in pension administration and 403(b) plans. You’re comfortable navigating state payroll regulations, unemployment matters, and compliance tracking. Experience in nonprofit organizations is a plus. What You’ll Do Oversee day‑to‑day payroll compliance and ensure adherence to state wage and tax requirements. Assist with compliance and administrative tasks. Manage pension‑related requests and coordinate with external vendors, including actuaries, auditors, and benefit providers. Maintain accurate compliance tracking for payroll, benefits audits, and leave programs. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth operations and no disruption in payroll or benefits. What Success Looks Like Payroll and benefits compliance is consistently maintained across all state and organizational requirements. Strong partnerships are maintained with internal teams and external vendors. Compliance reporting and tracking systems are up‑to‑date and reliable. Pay Rate Range: $35–40 per hour, based on experience. Location: New York, NY – Hybrid. Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr