<p>Our client in the Lower Fairfield, CT area has an opening for a skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist. This is a long-term contract role that will focus on supporting and optimizing employee benefits and compensation programs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in benefits management and, ideally, some experience with compensation processes to enhance our corporate benefits strategies and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide hands-on support for health, welfare, and retirement programs, as well as several global benefit initiatives.</p><p>• Manage issues related to benefits programs, including resolution and root cause analysis.</p><p>• Develop and maintain process documentation and ensure clear communication with associates regarding benefits.</p><p>• Assist in the administration of corporate benefit programs, including leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement, and other offerings.</p><p>• Oversee benefits and retirement administration, including invoice processing, claim management, budgeting, and reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate SharePoint site updates for HR policies and benefits information.</p><p>• Support mergers and acquisitions activities, particularly in harmonizing benefit plans and onboarding new businesses.</p><p>• Interact with vendors, auditors, and consultants to ensure compliance and effective program management.</p><p>• Contribute to compensation-related activities such as benchmarking, executive compensation administration, and equity program reporting.</p><p>• Assist with the annual compensation planning process and manage reporting for incentive plans.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this Compensation and Benefits Consultant opening, please email your resume in Word format to "joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line "Benefits & Compensation Consultant"</p>
We are looking for an experienced HR Director to lead and manage the human resources functions for our organization in Yonkers, New York. This role requires a strategic individual with strong attention to detail who can oversee employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws and regulations. You will play a key role in fostering a positive and productive workplace environment while ensuring organizational policies align with applicable standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee-related matters, providing guidance and solutions to address workplace challenges.<br>• Oversee the implementation and management of affirmative action policies to promote diversity and inclusion.<br>• Provide expert advice to city departments and agencies regarding personnel laws, labor contracts, and regulatory compliance.<br>• Manage and communicate employee benefit programs, including health insurance, life insurance, workers' compensation, safety initiatives, and employee assistance programs.<br>• Represent the organization in unemployment insurance claims and other cases involving challenges to personnel policies.<br>• Lead the recruitment and interview process to attract and select top talent for various roles.<br>• Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health standards across the organization.<br>• Build and maintain relationships with public and private agencies to support HR initiatives.<br>• Develop strategies for effective communication and administration of compensation and benefits.<br>• Monitor and address compliance issues related to HR policies and procedures.
<p><strong>This role supports the licensing portfolio of a global leader of apparel and design - </strong>by ensuring that contractual obligations are captured, managed, and executed across our enterprise systems. The ideal candidate is an expert in contract lifecycle management with a strong understanding of intellectual property, licensing law, royalty structures, compliance frameworks, and audit negotiation. They will play a pivotal role in managing our royalties contract management system, driving compliance with licensor requirements, and reducing contractual risk to the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Contract Lifecycle Management</em></strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the company's licensing and royalties contract management platform.</li><li>Draft, review, and maintain licensing agreements, amendments, and renewals in partnership with Licensing and Finance teams.</li><li>Ensure all contracts are accurately captured, tagged, and categorized within the system, including metadata for licensor, brand, territory, product category, royalty structure, and approval requirements.</li><li>Oversee version control, clause tracking, and full audit trail maintenance.</li><li>Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders resulting in effective decision-making and risk management within the licensing framework.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Licensing & Royalty Compliance</em></strong></p><ul><li>Interpret complex contractual terms and obligations (e.g., minimum guarantees, tiered royalty rates, caps, audit rights, approval workflows) and ensure they are accurately reflected in operational systems.</li><li>Identify and mitigate business risks related to contract terms and performance.</li><li>Proactively monitor and track contractual obligations, including reporting deadlines, renewals, minimum ad spend requirements, pre-approval conditions, and geographic restrictions.</li><li>Facilitate internal compliance by generating and distributing compliance checklists and obligation summaries to relevant departments.</li><li>Coordinate with finance and ERP teams to align contract terms with royalty calculation processes and payment schedules.</li></ul><p><strong><em>System Administration & Process Ownership</em></strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day administration of the royalties contract management solution, including user provisioning, role-based access control, and escalation workflows.</li><li>Configure alerts and automated notifications for key contractual events (e.g., renewals, reporting deadlines, obligation thresholds).</li><li>Collaborate with IT and Operations teams to ensure system integrations (ERP, PLM) support seamless data flow and reporting.</li><li>Support data ingestion and validation efforts for legacy contract migration, including OCR/NLP extraction accuracy reviews.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Governance, Risk & Reporting</em></strong></p><ul><li>Maintain comprehensive audit trails for all contract actions and approvals.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and evidence of compliance as needed.</li><li>Generate and distribute royalty and compliance reports for licensors, brand managers, and executive stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to workflows, system capabilities, or policy documentation.</li></ul>
<p><strong>📌 Job Title: HR Generalist (permanent/full time)</strong></p><p><strong> 📍 Location: Milford (Onsite)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for a proactive <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support a broad range of human resources functions for a growing company. This position will be responsible for <strong>compliance, benefits administration, onboarding, and employee relations</strong>. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, people-focused, and ready to grow their career in a supportive environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day HR compliance activities</li><li>Administer employee benefits and assist with open enrollment</li><li>Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires</li><li>Support employee relations by responding to questions and helping maintain a positive work environment</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS</li><li>Assist with changes in payroll system as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>6+ months of HR experience from a mid-size or large company</strong>, including internships or professional HR roles</li><li>Experience with <strong>HRIS or payroll software</strong></li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information</li><li><strong>Bachelor’s degree highly preferred</strong></li></ul><p> If you are resourceful, detail-oriented, and excited to take on a diverse set of HR duties while contributing to a collaborative team environment in growth mode, please apply today to Daniele.Zavarella@roberthalf com!</p>
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in Stamford, Connecticut. This role will play a vital part in supporting various human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR systems management. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong ability to manage multiple HR processes efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, addressing concerns and resolving workplace issues effectively.<br>• Facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring new hires have a seamless transition into the organization.<br>• Oversee benefit programs, including enrollment, communication, and troubleshooting employee inquiries.<br>• Manage and maintain HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and proper system functionality.<br>• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.<br>• Coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment.<br>• Conduct regular audits of HR processes to ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards.<br>• Assist in the development and implementation of HR strategies to align with company goals.<br>• Prepare reports and presentations on HR metrics and trends for leadership review.<br>• Support recruitment efforts by collaborating with hiring managers and sourcing candidates as needed.
