Vice President, HR Generalist with Experience in Small Firms and Financial Services

About the Role

This position is a hands-on Human Resources Generalist role within a boutique global asset management firm located in Midtown, New York City. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to leadership, managing the firm’s comprehensive HR operations for approximately 100 employees across the US. The role requires working onsite three days a week and supporting a small team of two HR professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end recruiting and onboarding processes to attract and assimilate new talent.
• Ensure HR policies comply with applicable regulatory, legal, audit, and governance standards.
• Administer and assess employee benefits programs to guarantee adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Assist in budgeting and strategic workforce planning to support organizational goals.
• Facilitate work visa processing and support employee immigration needs.
• Oversee payroll processing and reconciliation, benefits management, recruiting activities, and employee relations by effectively coordinating with external vendors and internal teams.
• Resolve employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and managing accommodation requests.
• Evaluate, analyze, and enhance HR workflows, policies, and system efficiencies to improve operational effectiveness.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is mandatory; possession of HR certification is advantageous.
• Between 7 to 10 years of advancing experience in HR generalist roles.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, immigration visa processes, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Experience within the banking sector or other strictly regulated international financial services environments is essential.
• Previous work experience in organizations housing fewer than 200 employees is required.
• Prior exposure to international client bases or working for a parent company with international operations is necessary.

Compensation and Work Location

The annual salary range is $165,000 to $175,000, complemented by a performance-related bonus. The role is primarily onsite in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, with a three-day in-office workweek.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a resume in Microsoft Word format, including salary expectations. Please specify the job title in your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.