HR Assistant Manager/ Generalist
$80,000–$90,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries, providing timely guidance on policies, benefits, and programs. Process employee lifecycle transactions including new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations while maintaining accurate HRIS data and organizational charts. Administer benefits programs such as health, welfare, and retirement plans, partnering with vendors to resolve inquiries and support enrollments. Coordinate with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate deductions and resolve discrepancies, while monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Support performance management cycles, assist with immigration processes, and communicate policy updates to employees and managers. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience supporting a fast-paced, high-growth organization
- Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee benefits, leave administration, payroll coordination, HRIS, and employment law
- Solid understanding of HR policies, practices, and compliance requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Proactive problem-solver
- Customer service mindset
- Strong sense of urgency
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to be in the NYC office 3/4x a week
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the beauty or consumer products industry
- Experience with HRIS platforms
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