HR Generalist

Job Title:                      Human Resources, Generalist

Corporate Title:           Commensurate with skills and expertise

Location:                      New York City

Purpose of the role

The human resources generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting multiple geographic regions. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of HR tasks and work closely with line managers and the global HR team to support a rapidly scaling business. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, training, performance management administration, onboarding and offboarding, employment facilitation, HRM administration and supporting global HR initiatives.

Responsibilities and duties (include but not limited to)

Provide day to day support for employees and managers on all HR matters:

• Work with PEO facilitating payroll, benefits and employee leaves.
  • Additional tasks include employee onboarding, offboarding I-9 verifications, employment verifications
• Facilitate new hire onboarding including offer letters/contract management, new hire data management, day 1 orientation & office integration, employee id & building access
• Communicate and collaborate with hiring managers for first day logistics and departmental training
• Work closely with Finance on payroll funding, forecasting, invoice reconciliation and headcount reporting
• Perform employee relations counseling and exit interviewing
• Assist with the annual year-end processes including performance management, annual promotions, and compensation. Communication and training are also part of the process
• Work collaboratively with global HR team focusing on special projects and team deliverables
• Work with office administrators on scheduling HR related meetings and tasks; assist with organizing special events and office gatherings
• Assist with immigration requirements and relocation processes
• Update company policies to ensure compliance with local employment laws
• Use Microsoft Office Suite and other tools to produce and disseminate high-quality correspondence, documentation, presentations, reports, etc. as required
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and oversee admin initiatives that include employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain human resource information system, employee records and compliance reporting. Including but not limited to company organization chart, employee directory, ATS, HRIS, PEO
• Assist in developing and administering training programs for managers and employees

Education, Skills and background (incl. Education and Experience Requirements)

• 3+ years of relevant HR experience
• Experience working as a generalist across multiple client groups within a Fintech company a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field is required. Advanced degree is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be a team player who enjoys a high volume, fast paced and dynamic environment
• Positive, can-do attitude with a solutions-oriented approach
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Global & Cultural Awareness

Working Arrangements: 

This is a hybrid office-based position requiring 2-4 days per week in the office. Though travel may be required from time to time, it is not expected to be regular or frequent. The role holder will be expected to work whatever hours are necessary for the performance of this role (recognizing that it involves multiple jurisdictions / geographies including but not limited to EMEA, USA and APAC).