Human Resources Generalist

Joss Search · New York

FULL TIME$1,10,000 – $1,10,000 / yr

Job Description

Our client is a growing investment management firm focused on building a high-performing organization and delivering exceptional outcomes for its investors. As the business continues to scale, they are looking for an HR Generalist to join the team and help strengthen and support the firm's people function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and wants broad exposure across the employee lifecycle while helping to build scalable processes that support future growth.

The Role

The HR Generalist will play a key role across People Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Administration, and broader Corporate Operations. Partnering closely with leadership, this person will support recruiting efforts, employee onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, payroll processes, employee engagement initiatives, and day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys balancing both strategic projects and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Key

Responsibilities

People Operations & Employee Experience

Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes

Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files

Administer employee benefits programs and serve as a primary point of contact for benefits-related enquiries

Support compensation administration processes

Assist with performance management and employee development initiatives

Support employee engagement programs and firm-wide events

Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and training materials

Contribute to workforce planning and broader people initiatives

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Coordinate recruiting activities throughout the hiring process

Schedule interviews and manage candidate communications

Partner with external recruiters and search firms

Assist with offer preparation and onboarding logistics

Ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience

HR Operations

Support payroll administration and payroll-related processes

Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, systems, and processes

Maintain employee data and reporting

Assist with training administration and compliance activities

Corporate Operations Support

Coordinate with external vendors, advisors, and service providers

Partner with technology teams and vendors on employee onboarding and offboarding processes

Support ad hoc operational projects across the business

Assist with facilities coordination and front-of-house support as needed

The Candidate

The candidate for this role will ideally have...

3-5 years of experience within HR, People Operations, HR Operations, or a related field

Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR operations

Exposure to payroll administration preferred

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information

Bachelor's degree required

Experience within Private Equity, Asset Management, Venture Capital, Alternative Investments, or broader professional services environments is preferred

You will thrive in this role if you are

A proactive self-starter who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment

Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving priorities

Interested in building processes and creating structure

Highly organised and detail-oriented

Eager to take ownership and expand your responsibilities over time

Collaborative, resourceful, and service-oriented

The Compensation &

Benefits

Base salary: $110,000-$125,000

5 days a week in the office

Fantastic benefits

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together.

Company	Joss Search
Location	New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$1,10,000 – $1,10,000 / yr

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