Human Resources Generalist

EquiLend • New York, NY

8d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering core HR operational processes while providing HR business partner support to managers and leaders across the organization. The role has accountability for key HR operations activities, including onboarding and offboarding, payroll and benefits administration and ongoing employee support.

In addition, the role partners with leadership on employee relations, performance management, job architecture, and people development initiatives. The position contributes to the effective operation of the HR function and supports the development of a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience covering HR operations and HR business partnering responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management practices, and U.S. employment law
• Experience managing payroll and benefits administration through a PEO model
• Experience contributing to job architecture, role leveling, and career framework initiatives
• Proven ability to partner with managers and senior leaders, providing clear, practical, and compliant HR guidance
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data to inform recommendations and decision-making
• High level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills within a dynamic business environment
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Act as an HR business partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters, including conducting investigations and ensuring outcomes are consistent, fair, and compliant with employment legislation
• Partner with leaders to support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback cycles, performance improvement plans, and corrective action
• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, internal transfers, promotions, and role changes, ensuring consistency and quality of execution
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, including payroll administration, benefits enrollment and changes, leave of absence administration, and compliance-related activities
• Serve as the primary liaison with the PEO, resolving employee benefit queries, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting audits and compliance initiatives
• Maintain and enhance HR policies, procedures, and documentation to support operational efficiency, scalability, and compliance
• Contribute to job architecture and job family frameworks, including role leveling, career pathways, and compensation alignment, in partnership with leadership
• Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives as the organization evolves
• Collaborate with managers to identify learning and development needs and support the delivery of programs aligned to leadership development, manager capability, and employee growth
• Support company culture, engagement, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in collaboration with senior leaders
• Analyze HR data and trends, including attrition, engagement, and performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
• Support annual HR cycles such as performance reviews, compensation planning, engagement surveys, and compliance training
• Provide support to the Chief People Officer on ad hoc initiatives, projects, and priorities
• Maintain awareness of employment law, HR best practices, and industry developments, advising the business on potential risks and impacts

Benefits

• Be recognized for your contribution through a discretionary annual cash bonus, linked to individual and company performance.
• Work flexibly with the option to work remotely for up to 100 days per year.
• Take time to recharge with vacation entitlement that increases as you progress through career levels.
• Access medical and dental insurance from your first day of employment.
• Save for the future through our 401(k) benefit with EquiLend's contributions vesting from day one.
• The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. This range reflects the base salary the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. In accordance with applicable law, final compensation will be based on relevant experience, job-related qualifications and skills, internal equity, and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees