Temporary HR Generalist

DKC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

DKC is seeking a Temporary HR Generalist to support our People & Culture team through October 2026. The role covers day‑to‑day HR operations, payroll processing support via Paylocity/NetSuite, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and HR communications.

Reports to the EVP, Head of Human Resources. Hybrid schedule in NYC, with duties spanning compliance, documentation, and general HR administration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR generalist or HR coordinator experience.
• Familiarity with payroll/HRIS systems (Paylocity experience a plus).
• Strong discretion and judgment handling confidential employee matters.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work hybrid schedule in NYC office.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee inquiries, documentation, and recordkeeping
• Assist with payroll processing support (Paylocity/NetSuite), including new hires, terminations, and adjustments
• Help administer benefits enrollment and respond to employee benefits questions
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain compliance documentation and assist with HR file audits
• Assist with drafting HR communications and policy documentation
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Payroll/HRIS familiarity

Discretion with confidential matters

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Tools

Paylocity

NetSuite

Job description

DKC | New York, NY (Hybrid) | Temporary — through October 2026

About the Role

DKC, a leading PR and communications firm and part of the Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC), is seeking a Temporary HR Generalist to support our People & Culture team through October 2026. This is a hands‑on role covering day‑to‑day HR operations while our team manages several concurrent initiatives.

Reports to: EVP, Head of Human Resources, People & Culture

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee inquiries, documentation, and recordkeeping
• Assist with payroll processing support (Paylocity/NetSuite), including new hires, terminations, and adjustments
• Help administer benefits enrollment and respond to employee benefits questions
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain compliance documentation and assist with HR file audits
• Assist with drafting HR communications and policy documentation
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR generalist or HR coordinator experience
• Familiarity with payroll/HRIS systems (Paylocity experience a plus)
• Strong discretion and judgment handling confidential employee matters
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work hybrid schedule in NYC office

Details

• Temporary assignment, anticipated through October 2026