Human Resources Generalist

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential investment management firm in New York City seeks a Human Resources Generalist or HR Manager to join its lean team. You will manage recruiting, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance while partnering with senior leadership on HR strategy.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on generalist with strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to interact with employees at all levels. This is a tightly run office environment with limited work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of HR experience for a Generalist-level candid
• 5–8+ years of HR experience for an HR Manager-level candid
• Financial services or professional services experience is preferred
• Payroll experience strongly preferred; Paylocity is a plus
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working with senior leadership and employees across the organization
• SHRM-CP or similar HR certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, changes, and offboarding.
• Coordinate recruiting activities: job postings, resume review, interview scheduling, offers, background checks.
• Administer payroll processes, semi-monthly payroll, bonuses, deferred compensation, year-end reporting.
• Manage PTO and employee records within HR systems.
• Administer employee benefits programs, enrollments, terminations, open enrollment, billing reconciliations.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits, policies, payroll, and HR procedures.
• Coordinate and manage annual performance review process.
• Support employee relations and provide guidance to managers and employees.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with external counsel on immigration and visa matters when applicable.
• Maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies.
• Prepare recurring HR reports for corporate HQ.
• Maintain confidential personnel and payroll records.
• Support learning and development initiatives and HR projects.
• Assist with company events and employee engagement activities
• Provide general office and administrative support, including building coordination

Skills

HR generalist

Recruiting

Payroll

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Policy development

Compliance

SHRM-CP

Office administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or similar HR certification

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

CONFIDENTIAL — Human Resources Generalist / HR Manager

Location: New York City, NY

Schedule: 5 days onsite; limited work-from-home flexibility

Compensation: $110,000–$130,000 base salary + bonus

About the Opportunit

yA well-established global investment management firm is seeking a Human Resources Generalist or HR Manager to join its New York office. This is a highly visible, hands-on HR position supporting a lean organization and working closely with senior leadership

.The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional who enjoys being a true generalist and is comfortable managing a broad range of HR functions while also providing administrative and office support. This individual should be highly organized, personable, discreet, and confident interacting with employees at all levels, including senior executives

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h.Key Responsibiliti

• esManage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee changes, and offboardi
• ngCoordinate recruiting activities including job postings, resume review, interview scheduling, offer letters, and background chec
• ksAdminister payroll processes, including semi-monthly payroll, bonuses, deferred compensation, and year-end reporti
• ngManage PTO and employee records within the HR
• ISAdminister employee benefit programs, including enrollments, terminations, open enrollment, vendor relationships, and monthly billing reconciliati
• onServe as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding benefits, policies, payroll, and HR procedur
• esCoordinate and manage the annual performance review proce
• ssSupport employee relations matters and provide guidance to managers and employe
• esMaintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatio
• nsPartner with external counsel on employment immigration and visa matters when applicab
• leMaintain and update the employee handbook, HR policies, travel policies, and other employee-related documentati
• onPrepare recurring HR reports for corporate headquarte
• rsMaintain accurate and confidential personnel and payroll recor
• dsSupport learning and development initiatives and other HR projects as need
• edAssist with company events and employee engagement activiti
• esProvide general office and administrative support, including coordination with building management and outside vendo

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Qualificati

• onsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related fi
• ield2–5 years of HR experience for a Generalist-level candid
• ate5–8+ years of HR experience for an HR Manager-level candid
• ateFinancial services or professional services experience is prefer
• redStrong HR generalist experience across recruiting, benefits, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and complia
• ncePayroll experience strongly preferred; experience with Paylocity is a plus, but not requi
• redWorking knowledge of employee benefits and benefits administrat
• ionStrong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and applicable employment regulati
• onsExcellent interpersonal and communication ski
• llsComfortable interacting with senior leadership and employees across the organizat
• ionHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorit
• iesStrong judgment and discretion when handling confidential informat
• ionSelf-directed, proactive, and comfortable working independen
• tlyProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPo
• intSHRM-CP or similar HR certification is a p
• lusMust be authorized to work in the United Sta

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Ideal Candi

dateThe successful candidate will be a true HR generalist who is comfortable wearing multiple hats. This person should be personable and outgoing, highly service-oriented, and capable of moving seamlessly between strategic HR responsibilities and day-to-day administrative ne

eds.Experience in a small or lean corporate environment is particularly valuable, as this position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and requires someone who can take ownership without extensive infrastructure or supervis

• efitsCollaborative, professional, and low-ego enviro
• nmentStrong emphasis on work-life ba
• lanceTypical workday generally concludes by approximately 5:
• 30 PMBusiness-casual office enviro
• nment401(k) with 6% company match; fully vested within 3 m
• onths15 day
• s PTOCompany hol
• idays100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision cov
• erageOpportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a small, global organiz