HR Generalist -Location (New York)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate to internal stakeholders in Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations
• Administer and educate employees of benefits and maintain a sustainable relationship with insurance providers
• Own and continuously improve our first class onboarding program for all new hires
• Responsible for administering and  presenting HR updates in the monthly meeting 
• Own offboarding process and ensure effective exit interviews and provide management with analysis and recommendations
• Provide resolutions to employee relation issues (e.g. employee complaints and harassment allegations)
• Administer and record employee recognition and incentive programs
• Perform interviews to ensure the compatibility of applicants to job positions and culture fit
• Manage performance management program including talent mapping, and all aspects of performance reviews inclusive of administration of company quarterly discretionary bonus plan
• Own and process company-wide payroll
• Create and complete all reporting as required on a quarterly, annual, and as needed basis
• Recommend, develop and maintain human resources systems, payroll systems, and benefits systems
• Develop and provide recommendations for policies and processes and maintain compliance with all relevant provincial and state legislation
• Plan and organize staff events and recreational activities to help maintain and bolster culture
• Own and maintain all HR processes required to maintain SOC compliance
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management required.
• 4-6 years of work experience in HR required.
• Familiar working experience related to payroll, recruitment, benefits and HR administration
• Experience in start-up and/or technology industry preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide beneficial recommendations to solve HR related issues related to regulations, laws and policies
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong presentation skills 
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times and doing so with a sense of urgency
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Computer literacy is a must with effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google 
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key external stakeholders
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail in all areas of work
• Experience working with with LEVER, BambooHR, Payworks, Justworks is ideal
• Global HR knowledge

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Time Management
• Ability to multi task and prioritize
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision making and Judgement
• Providing Consultation
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Coaching and Mentoring