We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team on a contract basis in New York, New York. In this role, you will manage critical human resources functions, including payroll operations, employee lifecycle processes, and HR administration. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and maintaining accuracy across HR systems. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for approximately 50 domestic employees, ensuring timely and accurate semi-monthly and bi-weekly salary disbursements. • Review timecards, calculate 401(k) contributions, and coordinate blackout periods in adherence to federal and state regulations. • Administer HR systems such as JustWorks, including managing employee data changes, generating reports, and supporting financial reporting. • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, set up new hires, and maintain workflow management to ensure seamless employee lifecycle operations. • Perform administrative HR tasks, including data entry, benefits updates, and 401(k) processing during plan modifications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR compliance and maintain accurate records across multiple systems. • Manage and maintain established HR policies and procedures to ensure consistent execution. • Provide support for global workforce operations, as needed, in coordination with broader HR and administrative teams.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources roles with a focus on payroll and HR administration. • Proficiency in managing employee relations and benefit functions. • Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms such as JustWorks, Deel, or Rippling. • Strong understanding of payroll processes, including semi-monthly and bi-weekly schedules. • Ability to execute onboarding and offboarding processes with attention to detail. • Familiarity with 401(k) contribution calculations and compliance standards. • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.

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New York, NY
remote
Temporary
35.63 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team on a contract basis in New York, New York. In this role, you will manage critical human resources functions, including payroll operations, employee lifecycle processes, and HR administration. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and maintaining accuracy across HR systems. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for approximately 50 domestic employees, ensuring timely and accurate semi-monthly and bi-weekly salary disbursements. • Review timecards, calculate 401(k) contributions, and coordinate blackout periods in adherence to federal and state regulations. • Administer HR systems such as JustWorks, including managing employee data changes, generating reports, and supporting financial reporting. • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, set up new hires, and maintain workflow management to ensure seamless employee lifecycle operations. • Perform administrative HR tasks, including data entry, benefits updates, and 401(k) processing during plan modifications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR compliance and maintain accurate records across multiple systems. • Manage and maintain established HR policies and procedures to ensure consistent execution. • Provide support for global workforce operations, as needed, in coordination with broader HR and administrative teams.
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