Human Resources Generalist

Role overview

A growing organization in the consumer goods and hospitality space is hiring an HR Generalist to support the employee journey from hiring through offboarding. The role is based in New York, NY (Manhattan) and follows a hybrid/in-office schedule. You will work closely with leaders across corporate and frontline teams on recruiting, onboarding, employee support, payroll, benefits, compliance, and culture-building efforts.

Key responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end hiring activity, including posting roles, reviewing candidates, arranging interviews, and supporting offers.
• Oversee onboarding, training coordination, and smooth integration of new hires.
• Act as a go-to HR contact for employees and managers.
• Keep employee files and HR records accurate and up to date.
• Support payroll processing and HR-related reporting.
• Help manage employee relations issues, investigations, performance processes, and separations.
• Administer benefits and assist with open enrollment activities.
• Support leave requests and workplace accommodation cases.
• Ensure practices remain aligned with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Work with leadership on engagement, retention, and workplace culture initiatives.

Required qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist capacity.
• Background in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Practical payroll administration experience is mandatory.
• Familiarity with New York employment regulations and established HR practices.
• Experience handling employee benefits and leave administration.
• Strong planning, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

Preferred background

• Experience in hospitality, retail, food and beverage, consumer products, or multi-location operations.
• Exposure to ADP Workforce Now or ADP TotalSource.
• Spanish fluency or working knowledge of Spanish.

Compensation and benefits

The base pay for this position is $68,000 to $75,000 annually. The package also includes bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits offering.

Additional information

This position is not a ForceBrands role.