Human Resources Generalist - Garden City
18 days ago
Garden City
Job Description The Company Friedman Vartolo LLP is a rapidly growing real estate and default services law firm headquartered in New York, with a team of 250+ employees in multiple states across the US. The firm is recognized not only for delivering high-quality legal services, but also for its forward-thinking approach to business and problem-solving. We offer a fast-paced, dynamic firm culture with a start-up feel. The Position We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team. They will provide comprehensive support to the department across several disciplines centered around HR operations, employee development, and performance management. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about HR, values a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and is eager to contribute to a fast-growing firm. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-focused, and thrives in a team environment. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Director of Human Resources and is expected to work out of our Garden City office . The standard schedule is 38 hours per week, with hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Fridays, with flexibility to work a hybrid-remote schedule after 90 days of successful employment in good-standing with the firm. Responsibilities • Collaborate with the HR team to complete departmental improvement projects, quarterly goals, and support people-focused initiatives., • Interpret, assist, and advise employees and managers on updated firm procedures and policies., • Respond to employee and manager inquiries in a timely manner regarding HR processes, procedures, and policy interpretations with clarity and professionalism., • Maintain firmwide performance review processes including HRIS management, providing guidance for and communication with respective managers, completion accuracy and timeliness, and status upkeep and reporting., • Provide guidance for managers and employees in navigating the performance review process and corrective action plans for continued development., • Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals., • Assist in providing administrative support for the HR Department, including but not limited to document filing, updating employee records, preparing correspondence, forms, reports, and coordinating necessary meetings., • Manage internal reporting requests from various departments; collect, filter, and deliver accurate and timely data., • Support internal and external HR audits by preparing relevant documentation and reports., • Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of the company on HR related processes, procedures, and concerns., • Learn and effectively utilize firm and HR technologies, including the Paycom HRIS, to support day-to-day department operations and reporting needs., • Maintain and update confidential employee records in HRIS and ensure accuracy of employee data and documentation., • Maintain compliance with multi-state employment laws and HR best practices., • Perform various administrative tasks as needed. Requirements • Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and flexible approach to collaboration with staff and leadership., • Knowledge of multi-state employment regulations and requirements., • Excellent communication and customer service skills (verbal and written), • Ability to consistently exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality., • Ability to handle employee relations discussions with discretion and nuance., • Ability to be organized, accurate and thorough with strong problem-solving aptitude., • Ability to learn and take initiative to complete a project with pride and precision., • Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Constant Contact strongly preferred., • Experience with HRIS, such as Paycom, strongly preferred. Benefits Friedman Vartolo LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and security of our team. Our benefits include: • Paid parental leave options, • Short and long-term disability leave options, • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care plans, • Commuter benefits including transit, and parking options, • Pet insurance to help care for your furry family members, • 401(k) retirement plans with employer contributions, • Gym and fitness reimbursements to support a healthy lifestyle, • Annual business expense reimbursements for attorneys, • Annual $500 travel budget to attend firm sponsored social events Equal Opportunity Employer Friedman Vartolo LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. ADA Compliance Friedman Vartolo LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, participate in a job interview, or take part in any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Job Posted by ApplicantPro
