Human Resources Generalist

ForceBrands; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ForceBrands is looking for an HR Generalist in New York, NY to support the full employee lifecycle for both corporate and frontline teams. The role emphasizes managing recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and cultural initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong payroll knowledge, and an understanding of New York employment laws. This is a hybrid position requiring effective organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Hands-on payroll experience required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting including candidate screening.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and new hire integration.
• Serve as primary HR resource for employees and managers.
• Support payroll administration and HR reporting.
• Assist with employee relations matters and investigations.
• Administer benefits programs and manage HR documentation.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Recruiting and onboarding

Employee relations

Payroll experience

New York employment laws

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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