Human Resources Generalist, New York

posted: 4th November 2025

Human Resources Generalist Vacancy, New York  
55,000-85,000
37.5 Hours per week
Permanent

HR Recruit are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for our organization in the retail sector. Reporting into the Human Resources Manager you provide comprehensive support to the department across several disciplines centered around HR operations, employee development, and performance management. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about HR, values a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and is eager to contribute to a fast-growing firm. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-focused, and thrives in a team environment.
Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HR team to complete departmental improvement projects, quarterly goals, and support people-focused initiatives.
• Interpret, assist, and advise employees and managers on updated firm procedures and policies.
• Maintain performance review processes including HRIS management, providing guidance for and communication with respective managers, completion accuracy and timeliness, and status upkeep and reporting.
• Provide guidance for managers and employees in navigating the performance review process and corrective action plans for continued development.
• Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals.
• Assist in providing administrative support for the HR Department
• Manage internal reporting requests from various departments; collect, filter, and deliver accurate and timely data.
• Support internal and external HR audits by preparing relevant documentation and reports.
• Maintain and update confidential employee records in HRIS and ensure accuracy of employee data and documentation.

Person Specification

• Knowledge of multi-state employment regulations and requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Ability to consistently exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle employee relations discussions with discretion and nuance.
• Ability to be organized, accurate and thorough with strong problem-solving aptitude.

In return you will receive a salary of between 55,000-85,000 plus excellent benefits.

HR Recruit are a national HR focused recruitment agency. We have a team of focused, expert HR executives, proven amongst the leaders in the marketplace. HR Recruit work diligently and meticulously on behalf of a wide range of organisations to secure leading talent. With a proven track record of delivering outstanding results to industry-leading clients our extensive experience as an HR recruitment company means we possess the contacts, specialized knowledge, agility, tactfulness, motivation, trustworthiness and innovative approach to deliver for our clients.
We recruit for permanent, interim and part-time roles across the US.
www.hr-recruit.com