Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Hi! Tech; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi! Tech is looking for a Senior HR Generalist who will manage HR operations and support employee engagement in a fast-paced tech startup environment. This role involves overseeing HR compliance, recruitment, and employee development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience and be eager to implement innovative HR technologies.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life & long-term disability insurance

Commuter and cell phone reimbursements

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as HR coordinator, administrator, or generalist.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or MBA in HR Management highly desired.
• Expertise in labor laws for NY and/or CA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR operations including recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with HR regulations and manage employee engagement.
• Champion training and development initiatives within the organization.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Management

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

HR Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

AI tools for recruitment

HR Software

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Job Description

Hi! Tech seeks a friendly, detail-oriented, ambitious, and savvy HR Generalist responsible for coordinating and implementing all human resources operations, including employee engagement, risk assessment & legal compliance, recruitment & onboarding, compensation & benefits, and development & training. This individual will work directly with the leadership team, including the business owners, operations manager, people operations lead, and managers. This is an in-office first role with flexibility for work-from-home one day per week. A trip to the office in San Diego, CA may be requested.

Job Description

Hi! Tech seeks a friendly, detail-oriented, ambitious, and savvy HR Generalist responsible for coordinating and implementing all human resources operations, including employee engagement, risk assessment & legal compliance, recruitment & onboarding, compensation & benefits, and development & training. This individual will work directly with the leadership team, including the business owners, operations manager, people operations lead, and managers. This is an in-office first role with flexibility for work-from-home one day per week. A trip to the office in San Diego, CA may be requested.

We seek an individual with experience and passion for leading the people function at a boutique consultancy or small business operating in a fast-paced tech startup environment. This individual will champion evaluating HR technologies, including AI-powered tools, to enhance efficiency, gather insights, and improve people processes. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in human resources as a coordinator, administrator, and generalist.

Responsibilities include:

• Employee Engagement
• Supporting two-way dialogue and engagement between team members and business partners.
• Encouraging the sharing of concerns so that problems can be solved as soon as possible.
• Acting as the first point of contact for mediating conflict or tension between team members.
• Managing the monthly Team Engagement survey.
• Coordinating and facilitating an all-hands meeting every 6 weeks.
• HR Compliance
• Identifying, assessing, and resolving short- and long-term risks associated with hiring, performance management, employee discipline, or termination.
• Ensuring data and sensitive records are secure and private.
• Managing the Employee Handbook, updating policies in line with state, federal, and local laws.
• Conducting regular compliance audits to evaluate internal policies and procedures and ensure best practices are followed.
• Compensation and Benefits
• Act as the champion and subject matter expert (SME) on the benefits offered.
• Managing benefits renewal in partnership with Bennie.
• Promoting the benefits offered to increase engagement.
• Supporting team members’ questions on benefits, including Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, etc.
• Advising on time off benefits.
• Full Cycle Recruitment
• Developing job descriptions and postings.
• Screening resumes and conducting initial interviews.
• Consulting on hiring decisions, including compensation.
• Proactively building a talent pipeline.
• Coordinating the onboarding processes for new hires.
• Facilitating training sessions and providing coaching.
• Preparing onboarding materials and schedules.
• Leveraging AI-powered platforms for talent sourcing, resume screening, and communicating with candidates to ensure an efficient and positive experience.
• Learning and Development
• Identifying training needs and career development opportunities.
• Collaborating with the People Ops Manager on leadership training initiatives.
• Coordinating and managing annual compliance training.
• Championing training to support the organizational culture of development.
• Evaluating training effectiveness.
• Performance Management
• Collaborating with the People Ops Manager on the annual performance review cycle.
• Coordinating performance check-ins between team members and the leadership team.
• Supporting the design and dissemination of the performance self-assessment form.
• Supporting the leadership team in strategic goal setting.
  

Experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or other related field required.
• At least six (6) years of progressive HR experience is required.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or MBA in Human Resources Management is highly desired.
• Expertise in advising the organization of labor laws for New York and/or California.
• Experience using AI tools and automations for recruitment, employee engagement analysis, and compliance monitoring. Ability to work on simultaneous projects, change tasks quickly, and see projects to completion.
• Exceptional communication, client/customer service, presentation, and analysis skills.
• Expert planning, change management, and problem-solving with a focus on resolving challenges before they become issues.
• Takes initiative, works independently, and is a core part of the operations team.
• Perseverance, resilience, and scrappiness in the face of challenges.
• Proactive can-do attitude with a strong sense of care and urgency.
• Identify inefficiencies and build high-value arguments for process improvement.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Alignment with our core values: (Helpful, Intuitive, Friendly, Thorough, Efficient, Curious, and Humble)
• Trustworthy and able to maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive client data (able to sign NDAs as required)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
  
  

Company Description

Friendly technologists providing tailored solutions for your business. We focus on the tech, so you can focus on success.

We pride ourselves on being a unique organization in today’s technology landscape. Born in 2013 out of a couture home IT support company in Brooklyn, Hi! Tech strategically pivoted into the business-to-business (B2B) client world and grew into a firm capable of taking on large-scale projects. All client experiences over the past 10 years have contributed to our evolution and helped us to become who we are today - a team of consultants who provide boutique, premium IT and technology support to our clients. Our organic growth has come from a strong client base and their referrals, the best testament to the work we do every day.

So who are our clients? They exist in all ends of tech-forward industries, from television and digital media production to health and beauty to e-commerce and retail. We meet our clients where they are, and design and execute fully customizable IT solutions based on the growing needs of their business!

Ways of working within our internal teams are collaborative and conversational, and we prioritize open communication and knowledge sharing. When your people come from as wide-ranging professional backgrounds as ours do, you always have something to learn from one another! Some questions we ask ourselves constantly: How can we do better? How can we make our work excellent? Our team members help push us to get there, and we grow alongside them.

We believe in and are proud of taking care of our people. We offer competitive salaries and a complete benefits package, including generous paid time off, a 401(k) with a company match of up to 4%, medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions, life, and long-term disability insurance, commuter and cell phone reimbursements, IncentFit and CitiBike memberships, all paid for by the company.

At Hi! Tech, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us. We are excited to work with you to ensure a positive and equitable experience.

Friendly technologists providing tailored solutions for your business. We focus on the tech, so you can focus on success. We pride ourselves on being a unique organization in today’s technology landscape. Born in 2013 out of a couture home IT support company in Brooklyn, Hi! Tech strategically pivoted into the business-to-business (B2B) client world and grew into a firm capable of taking on large-scale projects. All client experiences over the past 10 years have contributed to our evolution and helped us to become who we are today - a team of consultants who provide boutique, premium IT and technology support to our clients. Our organic growth has come from a strong client base and their referrals, the best testament to the work we do every day. So who are our clients? They exist in all ends of tech-forward industries, from television and digital media production to health and beauty to e-commerce and retail. We meet our clients where they are, and design and execute fully customizable IT solutions based on the growing needs of their business! Ways of working within our internal teams are collaborative and conversational, and we prioritize open communication and knowledge sharing. When your people come from as wide-ranging professional backgrounds as ours do, you always have something to learn from one another! Some questions we ask ourselves constantly: How can we do better? How can we make our work excellent? Our team members help push us to get there, and we grow alongside them. We believe in and are proud of taking care of our people. We offer competitive salaries and a complete benefits package, including generous paid time off, a 401(k) with a company match of up to 4%, medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions, life, and long-term disability insurance, commuter and cell phone reimbursements, IncentFit and CitiBike memberships, all paid for by the company. At Hi! Tech, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us. We are excited to work with you to ensure a positive and equitable experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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