Human Resources Manager (New York)

Location: New York City, NY

Schedule: 100% Onsite, Monday-Friday

Travel: Occasional domestic travel (minimal)

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a growing corporate office in New York City. This is a hands-on HR role focused on providing broad HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations.

This position is ideal for an HR Generalist or HR professional ready to take the next step into an HR Manager title.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted HR partner to a small office consisting primarily of executive and senior leadership employees. Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, discretion, and executive presence are critical for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment activities, including candidate coordination, interviewing support, offer preparation, and onboarding.
• Manage and coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation processes.
• Assist employees with benefits-related questions and administration, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and leave programs.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of 401(k) plans, employee benefits, eligibility requirements, and enrollment processes.
• Support employee relations matters while ensuring confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with company policies.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Partner with leadership to support a positive employee experience and workplace culture.
• Assist with compliance related to federal and state employment regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, and other employment laws.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage internal HR communications and build strong relationships with employees and senior stakeholders.
• Support special projects and proactively assist with additional HR and administrative initiatives as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend practical HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions, including Recruitment and staffing, Employee onboarding, Benefits administration, Employee relations, HR compliance, Leave administration, HR operations
• Working knowledge of: 401(k) plans, Employee benefit programs, FMLA, FLSA, Employment policies and procedures
• Experience supporting senior leaders and executive-level employees.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and navigate sensitive situations professionally.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a corporate headquarters or executive office environment.
• HR Generalist background with broad exposure across multiple HR disciplines.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams and navigating complex stakeholder relationships.
• Industry experience is flexible; oil and gas experience is not required.

Key Success Factors

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Solution-focused and proactive.
• Comfortable interacting with executives and senior leaders on a daily basis.
• Able to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Willing to step in and support business needs outside of strictly defined responsibilities when necessary.
• Someone who thinks ahead, anticipates challenges, and takes ownership of outcomes.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys working closely with leadership, wearing multiple hats, and having a direct impact on the employee experience within a highly visible corporate environment.