Human Resources Specialist-$80-85K+Bonus

Our client, a leading real estate firm is looking for an HR Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This role is in Manhattan, NYC, On-site 5 days a week, and offers a compensation of $80,000-$85,000 + paid overtime + bonus

Day-to-day HR responsibilities

• Act as an interface to provide first level customer service to internal clients

• Provide support in updating and maintaining HR records including HRIS, employee records and other HR data

• Provide administrative and operational support to members of the HR team including support with travel and expenses

• Manage HR mailbox by providing timely responses to basic inquiries and escalating moderate to complex matters.

• Assist in managing HR vendors including onboarding and go forward operations

• Assist with the coordination for long and short-term HR projects, including annual certifications and trainings

• Assist with coordinating and drafting HR communications, including holiday memos, timesheet reminders, etc.

• Partner with HR Operations Manager and Payroll Manager to assist with bi-weekly timecard review, payroll processing and reporting.

General Recruiting

• Draft offer letters for second level review, track return deadlines and follow up with hiring managers as needed

• Organize and provide HR with candidate’s paperwork, such as resumes, job descriptions, and job screening notes

• Provide support to recruiting team, including tracking resume submissions and coordination of interview logistics, if needed

Onboarding and Offboarding

• Assist with the onboarding of new employees, including IT requests, orientation, new hire forms, conducting background check follow-ups, and set-up and filing of employee personnel folder

• Assist with the offboarding of employees, including IT requests, exit interview scheduling and archiving of employee personnel folders

Talent Development

• Assist with performance reviews, self-assessments, promotions, and compensation by drafting communications, tracking completion, sending reminders, etc.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Professional demeanor

• Positive attitude with the ability to self-motivate

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload, multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Proactive attitude with the ability to demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and reliability

• Maintain integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Strong problem solving and time management skills

• Self-starter who works well independently and uses sound judgement to adapt and apply various processes and guidelines

• Ability to work across different styles and adapt quickly to a dynamic office culture

• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Concur, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)