HR Generalist – Financial Services

Location: 150 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017

Schedule: 5 days onsite

Compensation: Up to $85K

Experience: 4+ years required; Paycom experience preferred

Overview:

A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to oversee daily HR operations, support employees and managers, maintain compliance, and uphold company policies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle onboarding, including offer letters, background checks, and new hire documentation.
• Lead new hire orientation and support employment-related inquiries.
• Administer employee benefits, maintain accurate enrollment data, review invoices, and support open enrollment.
• Oversee offboarding processes including termination communication and benefits updates.
• Maintain HR processes, employee personnel files, and comprehensive HR documentation.
• Prepare HR reports for management as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Stay current on HR trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Perform additional HR duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time-management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS systems; Paycom highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of HR experience required.
• SHRM-CP certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to move throughout multiple departments/office locations as needed.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

David Hwang