Human Resources Officer

A leading international financial institution is seeking a Human Resources Officer to join its New York City office. This is a critical replacement position providing generalist HR support within a highly regulated, multicultural, and evolving business environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advise managers and staff on employee relations matters, including performance management and conflict resolution
• Develop, administer, and oversee benefit programs, compensation structures, and employee performance evaluation processes
• Serve as an internal fiduciary for retirement and health benefits plans, ensuring compliance and best practices
• Support investigations of employee complaints or concerns and assist in resolving issues amicably, collaborating with senior leadership and legal counsel where appropriate
• Ensure organizational compliance with relevant laws and regulations, regularly updating HR policies and the employee handbook in partnership with legal counsel
• Lead recruitment activities: coordinate with external recruiting firms, liaise with hiring managers, arrange interviews, and handle onboarding and new hire orientation
• Monitor organizational practices for adherence to anti-discrimination laws and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines; take prompt action on violations in line with legal guidance and internal policy
• Enforce HR policy compliance, carrying out investigations and disciplinary actions as required, in consultation with leadership and legal teams
• Organize and deliver HR-related training programs, including statutory compliance sessions
• May supervise or oversee the work of an HR Assistant

Key Qualifications:

• 5–15 years of experience as an HR Generalist, ideally in heavily regulated industries (e.g., financial services, insurance, banking, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Solid working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; ERISA experience required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous cross-cultural work experience highly valued

Compensation : $110,000 – $130,000, based on experience

Work Schedule : Standard hours are 9am-5pm; some flexibility may be available. Hybrid work environment: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote per week.

Next Steps:

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