Location: New York City- Hybrid -1-2 days ONSITE
Type : FULL TIME
Industry- Financial
Position Summary:
The HR Manager is responsible for administering key human resources functions, with primary accountability for benefits, multi-state payroll, compensation, and training. This role works closely with the VP of Human Resources and leadership to support a compliant, efficient, and employee-centered workplace by ensuring HR programs, processes, and day-to-day activities are carried out accurately and effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong operational HR experience, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
Key Responsibilities HR Operations:
- Process payroll to ensure timely and accurate payroll administration, deductions, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable laws and internal controls.
- Serve as a resource to employees and managers on HR policies, benefits, payroll, compensation, and workplace practices.
- Prepare HR reports, audits, and analysis related to benefits, payroll, compensation, training, and other workforce metrics.
- Manage HR systems and data to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, open enrollment coordination, vendor communication, and employee education.
- Administer retirement plans, including 401(a), 403(b), and 457(b), by processing transactions, coordinating with vendors, and responding to employee questions.
- Serve as the Local Plan Administrator by maintaining plan records, coordinating required actions, and supporting retirement plan administration activities.
- Support compensation administration, including salary reviews, market pricing, job evaluations, pay changes, incentive administration, and maintenance of compensation data.
- Tracks HR metrics and analyzes trends in compensation, turnover, and engagement to guide strategic decisions.
- Supports VP of HR in the preparation of compensation-related materials, data, and supporting analysis for Executive Leadership and Compensation Committee meetings.
- Support performance management activities, employee relations matters, and workplace investigations as needed, including documentation, follow-up, and coordination.
- Assist with HR-related budget preparation by compiling data, tracking costs, and supporting the annual budgeting process.
- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, records, and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements.
- Support compliance activities, including required notices, filings, audits, and response to regulatory changes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Prepare and provide HR data and documentation for Form 990, workers’ compensation audits, and other regulatory or audit requests.
- Coordinate full-cycle recruiting and onboarding activities, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, preparing offer and onboarding materials, and supporting new hire setup.
- Administer day-to-day talent management activities, including performance review administration, tracking development plans, supporting talent review meetings, and maintaining related documentation.
- Work closely with managers to address day-to-day employee matters, reinforce workplace expectations, and support a positive and productive work environment.
- Coordinate and support employee engagement, recognition, and retention activities, including communications, event planning, feedback collection, and follow-up actions.
- Provide practical support to managers on employee development, team issues, and routine workplace concerns, and help ensure consistent follow-through on action items.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including direct experience in benefits, payroll, compensation, and training and development.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal, multi-state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Experience administering HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Technical HR Knowledge: Applies strong knowledge of benefits, multi-state payroll administration, compensation planning, training, and HR compliance requirements.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in data, documentation, payroll processing, and program administration.
- Confidentiality and Integrity: Handles sensitive employee and organizational information with professionalism and discretion.
- Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with employees, managers, vendors, and leadership.
- Customer Service Orientation: Provides responsive, solution-focused support to employees and internal stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Identifies issues, analyzes options, and implements practical, compliant solutions.
- Organization and Time Management: Manages multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration: Builds productive working relationships across departments and with external partners.
- Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities, business needs, and regulatory requirements.
- Judgment: Uses sound decision-making and escalates issues appropriately.
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is preferred.
- Experience supporting benefits renewals, compensation planning cycles, and learning and development programs.
- Experience in an organization with complex multi-state payroll, benefit, and compliance requirements.
Estimated Min Rate: $84000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $120000.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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