Human Resources Generalist

ForceBrands; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ForceBrands in New York, NY is seeking an HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle across corporate and frontline teams in a hybrid in-office environment. You will partner with leadership on recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, benefits, compliance, and culture initiatives.

The role requires hands-on payroll experience, knowledge of New York employment laws, and strong communication skills to manage employee relations and HR documentation in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Hands-on payroll experience required.
• Knowledge of New York employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer support.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and new hire integration.
• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Support payroll administration and HR reporting.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and terminations.
• Administer benefits programs and support open enrollment processes.
• Manage leave administration and employee accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives.

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP TotalSource

Job description

New York, NY (Manhattan, Hybrid/In-Office)

A growing consumer goods and hospitality-focused organization is seeking an HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle across corporate and frontline teams. This role will partner closely with leadership on recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll administration, benefits, compliance, and culture initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer support
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and new hire integration
• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation
• Support payroll administration and HR reporting
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and terminations
• Administer benefits programs and support open enrollment processes
• Manage leave administration and employee accommodations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and training programs
• Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration
• Hands-on payroll experience required
• Knowledge of New York employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within hospitality, retail, food & beverage, consumer products, or multi-site operations
• ADP Workforce Now or ADP TotalSource experience