HR Specialist

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A boutique private equity firm is looking for an HR Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis in New York City. This fully on-site role requires at least 5 years of HR experience, with a focus on payroll, benefits administration, and recruiting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Competitive hourly pay rate of $55-65 based on experience. Join a firm committed to equal employment opportunity and a harassment-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong HR background with at least 5 years of experience.
• Experience with payroll, benefits administration, and recruitment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll and benefits programs accurately.
• Manage benefits enrollment and employee inquiries.
• Support recruiting efforts including candidate screening.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain HR records and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Recruiting

Onboarding

Performance management

Customer service mindset

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

TriNet experience

Job description

A boutique private equity firm based in New York City is seeking an HR Specialist to join the team on a temporary basis. This position is fully on site 5 days per week in Midtown Manhattan.

Who You Are

• You have a strong HR background with at least 5 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, compensation, and performance management
• TriNet experience, highly preferred
• Customer service mindset with ability to manage administrative and HR tasks efficiently
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills

What You’ll Do

• Administer payroll and benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage benefits enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries
• Support recruiting efforts including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for employees
• Maintain HR records and ensure data integrity across systems

What Success Looks Like

• Payroll and benefits are processed accurately and on time
• Employees receive timely and helpful support for HR-related inquiries
• Recruiting and onboarding processes run smoothly and efficiently
• HR data and documentation are consistently accurate and up to date

Pay Rate Range: $55-65 per hour, based on experience

Location: New York, NY – On site

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.