HR Generalist (Maternity Leave Contract)

Artlist•New York, NY

55d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Artlist is a leading creative technology company on a mission to empower creators and brands to bring their vision to life with video. Offering cutting-edge AI tools and models for image, video, and voiceover creation, alongside high-quality creative assets and powerful editing tools, Artlist enables creators to stay on trend, and achieve their creative goals. Trusted by over 30 million creators worldwide and top brands including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Versace, Artlist provides a seamless, subscription-based platform with a global license, giving creators everything they need to produce professional video content efficiently. Role Purpose The HR Generalist makes the NYC office a great place to work by supporting people across the full employee journey. You’ll be the go-to HR partner for employees and managers in NYC - partnering on recruitment and leading onboarding, guiding teams through day-to-day people matters, ensuring compliance and benefits are in order, and championing learning, growth, and culture. As a trusted partner to Sales leadership and the NYC team, the role goes beyond process. It’s about building connection, trust, and a positive culture where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to do their best work.

Requirements

Proven experience as an HR generalist (HRBP or HR Manager) in a stand-alone role. It would be desirable if you had experience working with sales teams.
Hands-on experience managing end-to-end recruitment for sales roles including sourcing great talent, conducting interviews, coordinating, negotiating offers, and guiding candidates through a smooth, engaging onboarding experience with a high-touch candidate experience.
Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and NYC labor regulations (compliance, payroll, benefits, and employee relations).
Hands-on experience with compensation, benefits administration, ATS and HRIS systems
Genuine interest in employee engagement, culture, and wellbeing, with a people-first approach.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers, internal recruitment, and agencies to attract top talent.
Full-cycle recruitment - from defining roles and engaging candidates through to offers and pre-employment compliance.
Deliver a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience from day one through the first 90 days.
Support internal mobility and referral processes to keep opportunities fair and transparent.
Coach and support managers to handle performance, conduct, absence, and employee relations issues confidently and fairly.
Advise employees on policies, benefits, and wellbeing resources.
Support organizational change in ways that keep people informed and engaged.
Be a central point of contact for remote US employees, driving connection and engagement.
Maintain competitive and compliant pay and benefits through regular benchmarking.
Partner with Finance to ensure accurate payroll and benefits administration.
Be the first point of contact for employee questions on benefits, PTO, and company policies.
Identify development needs and collaborate with managers to address them.
Coordinate compliance and skills training, and support capability-building initiatives.
Promote growth through coaching, mentoring, and development programs.
Lead global feedback cycles across the NYC office.
Partner with the Employee Care Specialist on communication and engagement activities to keep the NYC team connected and informed.
Champion inclusion, belonging, and a strong sense of team culture.
Act as the local HR partner, ensuring compliance with US federal and NYC labor laws.
Maintain up-to-date, accurate employee records and HR data.
Support HR planning, budgeting, and reporting.
Partner with Finance on payroll, PTO tracking, and benefits management.