HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days/week in-office; Tuesdays required) Compensation: $105,000 – $115,000 base salary + discretionary bonus

About the Firm Our client is a premier investment management firm specializing in institutional private equity - spanning buyouts, venture capital, growth equity funds, secondaries, and co-investments. The firm offers a collaborative, high-touch environment where HR plays a direct role in supporting business operations and employee experience.

Position Overview We are seeking a well-rounded HR Generalist to serve as a key operational partner across human resources, benefits administration, compensation support, and policy development. Working closely with leadership and a lean corporate team, this role is ideal for an HR professional with 3–4 years of financial services experience who thrives in a dynamic, boutique investment management setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Benefits & Leave Administration: Manage day-to-day employee benefit programs, coordinate annual open enrollment cycles (March open enrollment for an April 1 plan year), and handle employee benefit inquiries and life-event changes.
• HRIS & Payroll Operations: Maintain accurate employee records, process lifecycle updates, and support payroll and reporting workflows within ADP Workforce Now.
• Compensation Support: Assist with annual compensation cycles, bonus administration, benchmarking data, and ad-hoc compensation analyses.
• HR Policy & Compliance: Draft, update, and maintain employee handbooks, internal HR policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state (NY), and local employment regulations.
• Employee Lifecycle & Onboarding: Coordinate seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences, new-hire orientations, background checks, and immigration/visa coordination as needed.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Act as a trusted resource for staff inquiries, support performance review cycles, and assist with firm-wide engagement and office initiatives.

Qualifications & Must-Haves

• 3–4 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Financial Services industry experience is required; prior exposure to Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Asset Management is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in Compensation & Benefits administration as well as HR policy writing and handbook maintenance.
• Direct working experience with ADP Workforce Now (payroll, benefits, and employee data modules) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High level of discretion, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a boutique, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Midtown Manhattan 3 days per week, with Tuesdays required in-office.

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