HR Generalist

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