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ACT Commodities Group

HR Generalist

Posted 3 Days Ago
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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
100K-125K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
100K-125K Annually
Mid level
Lead full-cycle recruitment and manage HR operations including onboarding, payroll, immigration processes, and compliance. Support talent management initiatives and maintain employee data accuracy.
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Your Role in Our Story: 

In essence, your role involves:

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment by partnering with hiring managers and external agencies (if applicable) on job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management.  
  • Track and analyze recruiting metrics and maintain ATS tools (Greenhouse, BrightHire) to support data-driven hiring decisions.  
  • Manage core day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, employee documentation, background checks, HRIS updates, and offboarding processes.  
  • Support payroll and benefits administration by partnering with third-party providers (e.g., TriNet), assisting with payroll cycles, 401(k), and leave management. 
  • Coordinate immigration and global mobility processes with external counsel, tracking visa timelines and ensuring compliance.  
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data across HR systems, org charts, and employee lifecycle activities.  
  • Maintain compliance with company policies and employment laws while identifying opportunities to improve HR systems and processes. 
  • Support talent management, learning & development, employee engagement initiatives, and key projects, including performance reviews, training programs, and ownership of programs such as the Summer Internship Program, as well as other ad hoc HR initiatives.  

 

Your Expertise: 

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

  • 3-5 years of professional experience in a HR role
  • Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes  
  • Solid understanding of HR fundamentals including knowledge of HR operations, labor laws, and HR best practices  
  • Sound judgement and ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills  
  • Exposure to sales & trading, financial services, or SaaS industry is a plus 
  • Experience with HRIS and ATS software (TriNet, Workday, Culture Amp, Greenhouse, BrightHire) is a plus 
  • Certification(s): SHRM(CP/SCP), HRCI(PHR/SPHR) is a plus  

The base pay range for this position is $100k-$125k annually + discretionary bonus; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The base pay is just one component of the total competitive compensation package for employees.  

If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply. 

ACT Commodities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions at ACT Commodities Inc. are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, family or parental status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 


 

Top Skills

Brighthire
Culture Amp
Greenhouse
Trinet
Workday
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