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40 results for Hr Assistant in Danbury, CT

HR business Partner
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 39.59 - 45.84 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team on a contract basis in Jersey City, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a key part in managing HR operations, fostering employee relations, and ensuring the seamless execution of human resources processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic company within the clothing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage employee relations by addressing workplace concerns and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.<br>• Oversee HR administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulations.<br>• Administer benefit programs, providing guidance to employees and ensuring smooth operations.<br>• Utilize HRIS systems to manage and analyze human resource data for informed decision-making.<br>• Lead onboarding processes to ensure new hires feel welcomed and integrated into the organization.<br>• Collaborate with managers to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>• Support performance management initiatives, including evaluations and development plans.<br>• Provide expertise and guidance on HR policies and procedures to employees and leadership.<br>• Facilitate training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.<br>• Drive initiatives that promote employee engagement and retention.
  • 2025-10-03T19:44:02Z
Talent Management Specialist
  • Cheshire, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><br></p><p>Global organization with a strong footprint in central CT is seeking a Talent Management Specialist to support the HR leadership team due to growth and promotion within. The Talent Management Specialist supports the team on various employee-centered initiatives. Tasks include, but aren't limited to, recruiting, onboarding, talent development, employee engagement, and cultivating a positive company culture.</p><p>Responsibilities consist of developing and implementing talent programs, managing the recruitment processes, administrating the learning management platform, creating career development resources, and coordinating with cultural activities and events. Must have great customer service skills, writing and organizational abilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications: A Bachelors' Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of related work experience. Training, learning and development experience is desirable, or experience in a combination of talent management, recruitment people and cultural initiatives is preferred. Must be professional, personable, and team oriented! This is a permanent position with a strong salary, bonus potential, top notch benefits, new office with a company that is family oriented and provides flexibility. Apply today or email your resume to Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf(.com)</p>
  • 2025-09-15T20:49:08Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Jericho, NY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 30.00 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in payroll processing? A reputable organization based in Nassau County, located in Jericho, NY, is seeking a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about accuracy, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a role at an established company with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and process payroll for employees in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.</li><li>Ensure accurate employee compensation, including wages, benefits, bonuses, and deductions.</li><li>Address and resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring data integrity across payroll systems and databases.</li><li>Stay informed of changes in payroll laws, regulations, or company policies and ensure compliance.</li><li>Facilitate reporting and audits related to payroll and employee compensation.</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance teams to improve payroll processes and systems</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-07T19:55:24Z
Recruiter Advanced (>6 years)
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <ul><li><strong>Position: Full Cycle TECHNICAL/AI Recruiter Advanced- CONTRACT ROLE</strong></li><li><strong>Type: 100% ONSITE </strong></li><li><strong>Hourly Pay: $30-$32/per hour</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full recruiting process and develop strategies.</li><li>Guide hiring managers on recruitment policies.</li><li>Source and present candidates refine strategies based on feedback.</li><li>Collaborate with senior management and HR to anticipate needs.</li><li>Share innovative solutions to streamline processes.</li><li>Understand recruiting needs and manage expectations.</li><li>Ensure positive candidate experiences and communicate effectively.</li><li>Educate candidates on career growth and benefits.</li><li>Discuss compensation expectations to close offers.</li><li>Provide market data to support client needs.</li><li>Utilize applicant tracking systems effectively.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-12T21:58:44Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.00 - 36.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client's team in Mamaroneck, New York, on a contract basis. This role involves managing payroll operations for over 400 employees across multiple union groups, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and handling fringe benefits and dues. The position offers a hybrid work schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll for over 400 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.</p><p>• Handle union payroll operations, including fringe benefits and dues for multiple union groups.</p><p>• Ensure payroll adherence to multi-state requirements and union agreements.</p><p>• Prepare and generate payroll reports as needed for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies or employee inquiries with attention to detail.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance departments to align payroll processes with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and compliance standards.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll system improvements and process efficiencies where applicable.</p>
  • 2025-09-19T00:14:02Z
Human Resources Specialist
  • New York, NY
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 32.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Specialist to join our team in New York, New York. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in providing support to employees and ensuring smooth operations within the People Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to key HR processes, manage compliance, and provide exceptional service to employees across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Address employee inquiries related to HR topics, providing timely and effective resolutions, and escalating complex issues to subject matter experts when necessary.<br>• Coordinate essential HR processes, including onboarding, benefits administration, annual performance reviews, and perks programs.<br>• Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring completion of required paperwork, I-9 compliance, and system setup.<br>• Administer HR policies and programs to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.<br>• Partner with the People Team to support the execution of various projects by providing operational assistance.<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data within HR systems, and generate ad-hoc reports for leadership as needed.<br>• Provide administrative support to the People Team, including employment verifications and drafting employment change letters.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflows and effective communication within HR operations.<br>• Assist in monitoring and improving processes to enhance employee experience and maintain compliance standards.
  • 2025-10-06T20:04:08Z
Benefits Specialist
  • Norwalk, CT
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 24.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a leading organization, is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable <strong>Benefits Specialist</strong> to join their Human Resources team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, administering, and optimizing employee benefits programs to ensure compliance, competitiveness, and a superior employee experience.</p><p>If you're passionate about employee well-being, staying up-to-date with benefits trends, and offering innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, wellness programs, leave policies, and other offerings.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries, providing prompt and comprehensive support to employees.</li><li>Conduct regular audits of benefits plans for compliance with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).</li><li>Collaborate with third-party benefits administrators and vendors to ensure efficient plan operations, resolving any discrepancies or issues.</li><li>Research and present recommendations for new benefits plans or enhancements to existing ones to maintain competitive offerings.</li><li>Partner with HR leadership to develop and execute employee education initiatives around benefits programs and enrollment processes.</li><li>Support annual open enrollment processes, including system setup, communication strategies, and campaign execution.</li><li>Stay informed of market trends, legislative changes, and best practices in benefits administration to maintain compliance and competitiveness.</li><li>Assist in analyzing benefits usage and costs to drive data-informed recommendations for plan optimization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-03T19:18:59Z
Recruiting Coordinator
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dedicated Recruiting Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team on a contract basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring candidates have a smooth and efficient experience throughout the recruitment process. This hybrid position is based in New York, New York, and requires regular in-office attendance as per departmental guidelines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support recruiters by managing candidates through various interview stages using Greenhouse Recruiting.<br>• Partner with hiring teams to create a seamless and inclusive hiring experience.<br>• Process hires and facilitate onboarding in Workday, escalating issues when necessary to the Talent Acquisition Operations team.<br>• Respond to candidate and recruiter inquiries via shared inboxes and collaboration tools.<br>• Assist with projects aimed at enhancing candidate experience and optimizing scheduling processes.<br>• Uphold the organization's values, including journalistic independence and a commitment to its mission of seeking the truth and informing the public.
  • 2025-09-16T15:49:06Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Oceanside, NY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll management and a strong commitment to maintaining compliance with all regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.</p><p>• Manage full-cycle payroll operations, including data entry, calculations, and adjustments.</p><p>• Handle payroll for a workforce of 101 to 500 employees, maintaining consistency and precision.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-06T17:34:47Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Tarrytown, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 19.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are offering an opportunity to join a small team as a Payroll Clerk for a long-term contract. In this role, you will be responsible for handling a variety of payroll-related tasks, from managing data to generating reports, in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This is an excellent role for professionals who are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to support payroll operations in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and update semi-monthly payroll for the appropriate pay group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.</li><li>Collaborate with team members on various payroll-related projects and tasks as needed.</li><li>Prepare detailed internal and external reports required for audits and to support compliance processes.</li><li>Manage large volumes of payroll data, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.</li><li>Work with managers to ensure timely and accurate online timesheet entries within a multi-tax payroll system.</li><li>Support ongoing payroll initiatives and respond to any related inquiries to ensure employee satisfaction.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-02T18:38:57Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><u>Payroll Specialist</u></strong> (large company / multi-state)</p><p><em>Full-Time Permanent / Direct-Hire</em></p><p>Robert Half Contact: <u>Drew.Schroll@roberthalf com</u></p><p><br></p><p>*Fully onsite role - 5 days per week in corporate office setting*</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a prominent and expanding healthcare organization is looking to hire a <strong><u>Payroll Specialist</u></strong> for their corporate office located in the Newington, CT area. This is a permanent, full-time role with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Process and manage payroll for all multiple locations.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records and reports.</li><li>Uphold compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.</li><li>Liaise with various departments to ensure payroll processes align with company policies.</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries about payroll.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualification and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of previous payroll processing experience - ideally multi-state and multi-site</li><li>Payroll software experience - ADP, Workday, etc. </li><li>MS Excel proficiency </li><li>Exceptional numeric skills with strong attention to detail.</li></ul><p>Apply here today if you are interested in joining a large organization that cares about its employees. Resumes can also be sent directly to <em><u>Drew.Schroll@roberthalf com</u></em> for immediate consideration.</p>
  • 2025-09-23T16:03:44Z
Benefits Coordinator
  • Paramus, NJ
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 47.50 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Benefits Coordinator to join our team in Paramus, New Jersey. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic luxury goods industry while ensuring seamless employee benefit operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits coordination and a thorough understanding of compensation and leave policies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee employee leave of absence processes, including compliance with federal and state regulations such as FMLA.<br>• Coordinate updates and changes to employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and timely implementation.<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees seeking information on benefits plan coverages and options.<br>• Analyze and evaluate benefit offerings to ensure alignment with organizational goals and employee needs.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address benefit-related inquiries and resolve issues effectively.<br>• Maintain accurate records of benefits-related transactions and ensure all documentation complies with company policies.<br>• Provide training and support to employees on the use and understanding of benefit platforms.<br>• Conduct regular audits of benefit programs to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.<br>• Work closely with the compensation team to align benefits strategies with overarching organizational objectives.
  • 2025-10-06T13:19:09Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Wethersfield, CT
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Wethersfield, Connecticut. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in ensuring payroll processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant policies and regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting critical payroll operations during a transitional period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process employee payroll with precision and adherence to scheduled deadlines using established payroll systems.<br>• Update and maintain employee payroll records, including making necessary adjustments within the system.<br>• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve any discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations in all payroll activities.<br>• Maintain organized and accurate payroll documentation for auditing and reporting purposes.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline payroll processes and improve accuracy.<br>• Support payroll transitions and system updates, including familiarity with Workday for upcoming migration.<br>• Assist with garnishments, deductions, and other payroll-related calculations.<br>• Monitor payroll schedules to ensure timely processing during peak periods.
  • 2025-09-30T19:29:20Z
Pension Specialist
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 24.00 - 29.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Pension Specialist to join our team in New York, New York, for a Contract to permanent position. In this role, you will focus on managing pension accounts, ensuring compliance with retirement plan provisions, and processing contributions with accuracy and attention to detail. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment and has experience in employee benefits or pension plan administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately allocate retirement premium payments to member accounts and investigate discrepancies in employer contributions.<br>• Process new enrollment applications, compensation updates, rollovers, terminations, and provide historical payment information to employers.<br>• Conduct audits and analyses to ensure retirement plans meet eligibility and compliance standards.<br>• Adjust accounts to resolve past discrepancies and reconcile daily and monthly premium transmissions.<br>• Review unallocated employer payments and invoices to identify and address mismatches.<br>• Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance and Sales teams to onboard new employers and address compliance needs.<br>• Manage delinquent accounts and research lost participants, reallocating funds to suspense accounts as necessary.<br>• Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly invoices and maintain communication with record keepers and vendors.<br>• Provide backup support for team members and handle other duties as assigned.
  • 2025-10-07T18:54:10Z
Media Talent Director
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 145000.00 - 154000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Media Talent Director to lead strategic initiatives in press and talent relations, helping to enhance brand visibility and engagement. This role requires a dynamic individual with expertise in media relations, digital communication strategies, and corporate communications to support the organization’s mission in clinical, scientific, and public education domains.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute comprehensive press and talent relations strategies to maximize brand exposure and visibility.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to align media and talent initiatives with organizational goals.</p><p>• Draft and edit press materials, including press releases, advisories, statements, and briefing documents, to ensure consistent messaging.</p><p>• Monitor and maintain press tracking systems to analyze media coverage and measure campaign effectiveness.</p><p>• Design and implement publicity plans for brand-building campaigns to enhance public recognition.</p><p>• Provide strategic guidance on media relations and talent engagement to amplify the organization's mission and goals.</p><p>• Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets, entertainment industry professionals, and influencers.</p><p>• Prepare message guidance, fact sheets, and other supporting materials for media outreach and talent engagements.</p><p>• Manage photography for events and communication strategies across digital platforms to optimize visibility and engagement.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-18T13:24:11Z
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