Strategic HR Manager: Compliance, Payroll & Talent

Bernard Nickels & Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernard Nickels & Associates seeks an HR Manager to oversee all HR functions in New York. You will partner with leadership to align HR strategy with business goals, manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance across the organization.

You will lead employee relations, performance management, HRIS, reporting, and policy development while driving process improvements and wellness initiatives. A strong knowledge of employment law and ADP is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Management experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, payroll, benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, SmartCompliance, and HRIS administration preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, reporting, data analysis).
• Excellent communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full HR lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Partner with leadership to support business objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Develop onboarding programs and manage talent pipeline development.
• Coach managers on performance, discipline, and employee development.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP SmartCompliance

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Bernard Nickels & Associates seeks an HR Manager to oversee all HR functions in New York. You will partner with leadership to align HR strategy with business goals, manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance across the organization.

You will lead employee relations, performance management, HRIS, reporting, and policy development while driving process improvements and wellness initiatives. A strong knowledge of employment law and ADP is essential.