HR Generalist

Brooklyn, New York Permanent USD70,000 - USD80,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
This growing hospitality company in Brooklyn is looking to add their first HR dedicated hire to the team. As the HR Generalist you will play a critical role in building and formalizing the HR function, ensuring compliance, streamlining processes, and supporting employees. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's HR infrastructure from the ground up while working closely with senior leadership.
  • Act as the first HR hire for a startup business
  • Work in a creative and collaborative environment on a hybrid basis

About Our Client

This organization is a start up in the retail/hospitality sector with an employee population under 50 people. They're very creative, innovative, and collaborative.

Job Description

  • Establish and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws; develop and implement company HR policies and procedures.
  • Manage payroll and benefits in collaboration with the company's PEO, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a great employee experience.
  • Lead efforts to digitize HR processes, implement an HRIS, and establish efficient record-keeping and reporting structures.
  • Serve as a trusted resource for employees, addressing HR-related inquiries and fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Develop structured onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.
  • Partner with leadership on hiring needs, job descriptions, and recruitment strategies.
  • Support the development of employee training initiatives to enhance engagement and retention.



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The Successful Applicant

  • 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in hospitality, retail, or a similar fast-paced industry.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Experience managing payroll and benefits, ideally with a PEO.
  • Familiarity with HRIS and a passion for process improvement and digitization.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • A hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.



What's on Offer

  • $70-80K annually based on experience
  • Hybrid work model (3 days a week from home)
  • Comprehensive benefits and PTO
  • Collaborative and exciting work environment
Contact
Claire Vogel
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6692961

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Generalist
Industry
Retail
Location
Brooklyn
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Claire Vogel
Job Reference
JN-032025-6692961
Job Nature
Hybrid working