Human Resources Specialist

Gamers Choice•New York, NY

13d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day execution of core human resources functions, with a primary focus on payroll administration, benefits management, employee relations support, and accurate employee documentation. This role ensures HR processes are compliant, efficient, and employee-focused while supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling sensitive information. They will serve as a key point of contact for employees regarding pay, benefits, policies, and disciplinary processes, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Requirements

2 - 4 years of hands-on HR experience in payroll, benefits, and employee relations
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FLSA, wage & hour, leave laws, anti-discrimination)
Experience using HRIS and payroll systems (Rippling is a plus)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
Experience supporting hourly and salaried employee populations
Experience in retail, e-commerce, warehouse, or fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Clear and professional written and verbal communication
Ability to work in our Long Island City, Queens Location

Nice To Haves

Experience using HRIS and payroll systems (Rippling is a plus)

Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and on time, including reviewing time records, wage changes, deductions, bonuses, and reimbursements
Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, including overtime, exemptions, and required deductions
Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, leave programs, and other fringe benefits
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment changes
Coordinate open enrollment, new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations
Prepare and maintain documentation for corrective actions, warnings, and terminations
Ensure disciplinary actions are compliant, well-documented, and handled with professionalism and confidentiality
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee personnel files (digital and/or physical)
Manage onboarding and offboarding documentation, including I-9s, W-4s, policy acknowledgements, and exit paperwork
Ensure HRIS data integrity, including job changes, compensation updates, and employee status changes
Support compliance reporting and record retention requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations