Human Resources Manager

Cohen Search Group (CSG); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Private Family Office in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to own the HR function for a small office supporting ~40 employees, including private household and estate staff across family branches.

The role covers weekly payroll ownership, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and separation agreements, as well as an HR systems migration, working directly with family members. Excellent hours, benefits, and quality of life are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience with hands-on payroll ownership.
• Experience in small-company settings preferred.
• Manage onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and separations.
• Experience with HR systems migration and related projects.

Responsibilities

• Own weekly payroll end-to-end.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires and staff.
• Administer benefits and respond to employee inquiries.
• Manage employee relations and implement separation agreements.
• Oversee HR systems migration and data integrity.

Skills

Payroll ownership

Employee relations

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Separation agreements

Tools

HRIS

Job description

A private family office in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to own the HR function for a small office supporting ~40 employees, including private household and estate staff, across several family branches. Responsibilities include weekly payroll (owned end-to-end), onboarding, benefits, employee relations and separation agreements, and an HR systems migration — working directly with family members. The office offers a stable and friendly work environment with excellent hours, benefits, and quality of life.

Qualified candidates must have 5+ years of HR generalist experience with hands-on payroll ownership; small-company experience preferred.