Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Established New York based firm is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of people operations for their team in New York. This role combines talent acquisition, employee support, onboarding coordination, and day-to-day HR administration in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will partner closely with managers, provide practical guidance on workforce matters, and help maintain consistent HR practices across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to define role expectations, preferred qualifications, and selection criteria for open positions.

• Develop and publish engaging recruitment advertisements, then manage incoming applications throughout the hiring process.

• Evaluate resumes against established requirements and route suitable candidates to the appropriate leaders for further consideration.

• Conduct initial candidate interviews, coordinate pre-employment assessments, and support timely staffing decisions.

• Work with staffing agencies to secure contract personnel when business needs require additional support.

• Maintain regular communication with applicants, providing updates and ensuring a positive candidate experience from outreach through selection.

• Complete reference checks and employment verification activities for prospective employees before onboarding begins.

• Support onboarding activities for new employees and manage core HR administrative tasks, including employee records, benefits-related processes, and HRIS updates.

• Advise managers and employees on employee relations matters, company policies, and HR procedures while fostering strong workplace relationships.

• Contribute to the development and execution of HR programs, policies, goals, and departmental priorities that align with business needs.Established

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR role.

• Demonstrated background in employee relations, onboarding, and HR administration.

• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and pre-employment checks.

• Working knowledge of benefits administration and employee support processes.

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and maintaining accurate personnel data.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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