Position Overview


Location: Lower Manhattan, NYC (Hybrid: 3–4 days in-office)

Compensation: $100,000 – $125,000 / year (plus comprehensive benefits package)

Experience Level: 1–2 years of HR experience preferred (open to exceptional entry-level candidates)

About the Role

We are seeking a high-energy, empathetic, and detail-oriented HR Generalist to manage our day-to-day HR operations in Lower Manhattan. This is a hands-on position responsible for the complete employee lifecycle—from sourcing and onboarding top talent to handling payroll, benefit administration, and workplace relations.

The ideal candidate is a true "people person" who naturally builds rapport, handles sensitive situations with tact, and seamlessly integrates into our workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Hiring: Lead candidate sourcing, resume screening, scheduling, interviewing, and reference checks to bring in exceptional talent.

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Own the full onboarding experience for new hires, including paperwork, system setup, orientation, as well as conducting offboarding/exit processes.

• Payroll Processing: Oversee and execute timely, accurate payroll processing while maintaining strict compliance with state and federal laws.

• HR Operations & Compliance: Serve as the primary contact for workplace issues, conflict resolution, policy enforcement, and general HR inquiries.

• Benefits Administration: Manage employee enrollment, assist with open enrollment, and handle questions regarding our comprehensive benefits package.

• Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience in HR, payroll, or talent acquisition

• Interpersonal Excellence: Exceptional communication, empathy, active listening, and people skills.

• Detail-Oriented: Strong organizational skills with a focus on payroll precision and maintaining confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 annually (commensurate with experience).

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), and holiday coverage.

• Growth Potential: Opportunity to build and refine HR processes in a supportive environment.