HR Assistant Manager/ Generalist

Tarte Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 80k-90k

Benefits package (medical, dental, 401

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Collaborative culture

Job summary

tarte Inc in New York, NY is seeking an HR Assistant Manager/Generalist to support HR operations, benefits administration, and employee services in a hybrid NYC office.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of HR experience, strong HRIS knowledge, and excellent communication, with a proactive, organized approach in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with payroll, benefits, and managers to ensure compliant, efficient processes and a superior employee experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience focusing on operations, benefits, and employee support.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting a fast-paced, high-growth organization.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS, benefits, leave administration, payroll coordination, and employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for HR inquiries on policies, benefits, and programs.
• Process lifecycle transactions for hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data with data integrity.
• Update organizational charts and HR documentation regularly.
• Administer benefits programs and coordinate with vendors and brokers.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Communicate HR policies and program updates to employees and managers.
• Monitor compliance with laws and company HR procedures.
• Support performance management and cycles review guidance.
• Assist with immigration-related processes and documentation.

Skills

HR operations

Benefits administration

Employee support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The HR Assistant Manager/Generalist plays a key role in supporting and enhancing the employee experience through the day-to‑day management of HR operations, benefits administration, and employee support. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient HR processes, maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies, and serving as a trusted resource for employees across the organization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment while building strong relationships and delivering exceptional employee service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries, providing timely guidance and support on HR policies, benefits, and programs.
• Support HR operations by processing employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, promotions, transfers, status changes, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring data integrity and timely processing of employee information.
• Regularly maintain and update organizational charts and other HR documentation.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave programs, enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Partner with benefits vendors and brokers to administer benefit plans, resolve employee inquiries, and support ongoing benefits communications.
• Coordinate with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate employee data, benefits deductions, and timely resolution of payroll discrepancies.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and program updates to employees and managers, providing guidance and ensuring consistent application.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and HR procedures.
• Support the performance management process by coordinating performance review cycles and providing guidance to managers and employees as needed.
• Assist with immigration‑related processes by gathering required documentation and coordinating with employees and external counsel.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance operational efficiency, and elevate the employee experience.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on HR operations, benefits administration, and employee support; experience in the beauty or consumer products industry is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee benefits, leave administration, payroll coordination, HRIS, and employment law.
• Solid understanding of HR policies, practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Proactive problem‑solver with a customer service mindset and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with HRIS platforms is preferred.

Our Perks

• Salary range: $80,000- $90,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
• Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: New York, NY (Onsite/Hybrid)

This position is operating in a hybrid model and is required to be in our NYC office 3/4x a week.