THE CLIENT
Our client is a global investment firm with offices across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm is known for its high-performance environment and is in the process of building out a best-in-class People function. They are seeking a People Generalist to join their New York office and play a key role in supporting and scaling HR operations.
THE ROLE
This People Generalist will be a core member of the People team, supporting day-to-day HR operations and employee experience across the business. This is a highly visible, hands-on role with exposure to a broad range of HR disciplines, ideal for someone who enjoys building processes and improving how a function operates in a fast-growing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing frontline HR support to employees, including policy guidance, employee relations matters, and day-to-day HR inquiries
- Partnering with senior HR leadership to support designated teams and ensure smooth delivery of People initiatives
- Managing employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, internal transfers, and role changes
- Maintaining HRIS data accuracy and supporting reporting, headcount tracking, and people analytics
- Acting as a first point of contact for HR systems and data-related inquiries
- Supporting payroll and benefits coordination alongside internal stakeholders
- Managing and updating policies, handbooks, and internal HR documentation
- Assisting with visa, immigration, and global mobility processes
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives, helping to scale systems and enhance employee experience
- Building internal resources such as guides, FAQs, and self-service tools
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- 5–7+ years of HR Generalist experience within financial services, professional services, or a fast-paced corporate environment
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong foundational knowledge across HR functions including employee relations, HR operations, benefits, and HRIS
- Experience working with HR systems (Workday, HiBob, or similar) and strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a high-growth or evolving environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
- Comfort with ambiguity and interest in building and improving processes
COMP & BENEFITS
- Base salary: $150K–$180K
- Discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunity to join a high-growth, globally expanding firm
- Strong exposure to senior leadership and career growth potential
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