Human Resources Generalist
hace 2 días
New York
Job Description Who you are: You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment. Who we are: Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office. We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It’s the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone’s contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact. What the role entails: The Human Resources (HR) Generalist will provide support in the areas of new hire orientation, payroll processing, benefits and leave administration, performance evaluations, management of employee data, as well as assisting with recruiting efforts. The HR Generalist will be a vital member of the Department working closely with the Chief Human Resources & People Officer and other members of the HR team. Essential responsibilities include: • Support the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources department., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system., • Maintain and update payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and deductions in the HRIS., • Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations., • Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies., • Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing timely and effective support., • Coordinate annual open enrollment, including communications, system updates, and employee assistance., • Ensure benefits records are accurate and updated for new hires, terminations, and qualifying life events., • Manage employee leave programs including FMLA, parental leave, and other statutory or company-sponsored leave policies., • Generate reports from the HRIS as needed., • Maintain and audit employee personnel files and records across HRIS and benefits platforms., • Monitor and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations including ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and wage and hour laws., • Support compliance reporting such as ACA 1095/1094 forms and EEO-1 filings., • Assist with recruitment efforts including posting job openings, screening resumes, and conducting preliminary phone interviews., • Conduct new hire orientation and benefits presentations., • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience., • Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience within a law firm or professional services organization., • Minimum of three years of payroll and benefits administration experience., • Experience with ADP WorkForceNow is preferred., • Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel., • Ability to analyze and present data in a meaningful way., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent organization, analytical and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines., • Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through is a must; perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness., • Flexible, positive team player; outstanding customer service orientation and highly responsive., • Ability to handle personnel matters and difficult situations with poise, tact, and to maintain confidentiality at all times and exhibit good judgment and a professional demeanor., • Recognize and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality. What you’ll love about us: We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Compensation & benefits: The good faith base annual salary range for this position is a minimum $75,000 to a maximum of $90,000. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, applicable education/certification(s), office location, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. Market and Firm factors are also considered. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO). More about the Firm: TKD is a pre-eminent full-service firm focused on serving middle-market and larger business clients. We provide high-quality personalized service based on our client’s goals. The strength of the firm lies not only in its experienced attorneys and congenial atmosphere but also in our holistic approach to law – serving businesses and individuals through commercial litigation, general corporate, real estate, construction-related matters, trust and estates, employment & labor law, as well as more specialized areas, including securities, not-for-profit and education, taxation, business-related immigration matters, international law, intellectual property, and bankruptcy, among others. Our lawyers have also garnered several prestigious recognitions for their contributions to the profession and their clients. We have been selected by Crain’s NY Business as a Best Places to Work in New York City and listed on the National Law Journal’s Hot List of the top 20 mid-sized firms in the nation. Many of our lawyers are ranked in Chambers USA and included among Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on, among other characteristics, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations, in our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, and promoting. TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 40 hours per week.