Human Resources Generalist

Freestone Property Group • New York, NY

22h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the HR Generalist, you are the operational engine of our people function. You own the day-to-day execution of core HR processes, ensuring that payroll runs flawlessly, our HRIS remains immaculate, and our quarterly performance cycles execute on time. Operating in a lean environment, you will bridge the gap between daily field operations and high-level strategy, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and regional compliance. You will work in lock-step with our Senior HR Consultant, who handles advanced legal strategy, allowing you to focus on flawless execution and process optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus but not required
• 3–6+ years of hands-on HR operations experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity or multi-location environment.
• Proven ownership of payroll processing including audits, adjustments, and reporting
• Direct experience administering employee benefits programs, including enrollments, terminations, billing reconciliation, and open enrollment execution.
• Demonstrated ownership of HRIS systems including data integrity and reporting.
• Proven ability to support full-cycle recruitment for entry to mid-level roles.
• Experience supporting or administering performance management cycles (quarterly or annual) using systems such as Trakstar or similar.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FLSA, wage/hour, leave policies)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating and coordinating training programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Ability to facilitate baseline soft skills and routine compliance training across corporate and field teams.
• Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and implementing external leadership and management development programs to build internal talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing with strict attention to detail and zero margin for error.
• Serve as the administrator for employee benefits programs, handling enrollments, terminations, monthly billing reconciliation, and open enrollment logistics.
• Monitor and audit timekeeping records for both corporate and field staff, ensuring compliance with labor standards and accurate overtime tracking.
• Own the operational schedule and administrative rhythm of our quarterly performance evaluation cycles.
• Serve as the "Product Owner" and administrator for our performance tracking platforms. Ensure 100% review completion rates, track goal progress, and maintain clean, actionable performance data.
• Act as the first line of support for managers and employees navigating the performance management system, providing technical guidance and reinforcing evaluation standards.
• Maintain and optimize our HRIS database, ensuring all employee files, status changes, and organizational structures are accurately recorded and compliant.
• Continuously review and streamline internal HR workflows (e.g., leave requests, offboarding, status changes) to reduce administrative friction for field and corporate teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for daily employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and basic benefits or payroll questions.
• Educate staff and field teams on baseline internal company policies (such as Per Diem guidelines and labor standards).
• Post roles, review resumes against defined criteria, and conduct structured first-round screening interviews to identify qualified candidates.
• Schedule and manage hiring manager and team interviews, ensuring a consistent and organized evaluation process.
• Collect interview feedback, align on final candidate selection, and manage offer issuance, background checks, and pre-employment documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics, including documentation, system setup, and orientation to ensure a smooth Day 1 transition.
• Highly Preferred: Ability to facilitate baseline soft skills and routine compliance training across corporate and field teams.
• Highly Preferred: Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and implementing external leadership and management development programs to build internal talent pipelines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($80,000 - $90,000) and the opportunity for quarterly, performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with a generous employer contribution.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ability to work from home one day a week.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a dynamic and expanding organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level