HR Associate - Onsite NYC - $115K

Be The First Us Hr Hire At A Growing Global Hedge Fund

Fully onsite opportunity in Midtown. Up to $115K base.

About Our Client

The firm employs 300 professionals and counting across Asia and the United States. The HR Associate will sit in the New York office and will work closely with U.S. leadership while partnering extensively with a well-established Human Capital team across Asia. Full-time opportunity onsite in Midtown. Up to $115K base.

Job Description

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities for U.S.-based roles.
• Partner with hiring managers and global Human Capital teams throughout the hiring process.
• Own end-to-end U.S. payroll administration. Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and employment requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding, including HR system setup, background checks, and new hire orientation.
• Manage offboarding activities, terminations, final pay calculations, and benefits administration.
• Coordinate U.S. work visa processes in partnership with external immigration counsel.
• Partner with global HR colleagues to adapt policies for U.S. regulatory requirements.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 3-5 years of HR experience.
• Current end-to-end payroll experience required.
• Solid understanding of New York employment and labor laws.
• Experience supporting the full employee life cycle including recruitment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Experience within financial services, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, or professional services environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to $115K base.
• Full Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (employee and dependents).
• Gym Reimbursement.
• Opportunity to be the sole HR professional supporting the New York office while collaborating with a global HR team.
• Direct visibility with senior leadership, including the Head of the U.S. business.
• Clear long-term growth path from Associate to VP and beyond.
• Exposure to global HR practices and international business operations.