Associate, Human Capital

Polymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investment platform based in Asia and the US, with a primary focus on Asian markets. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world's largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.

About the role

The Associate, Human Capital will support day-to-day HR operations for the New York office, with a primary focus on payroll processing, HR administration, and employee lifecycle activities (onboarding and offboarding). This is a hands-on role suited to a collaborative team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced financial services environment and partnering closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for employees, ensuring tax compliance and timely funding
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and applicable employment regulations for New York (and any other US states where employees sit)
• Act as day-to-day point of contact with ADP and other HR/payroll vendors, troubleshooting issues and driving process improvements
• Manage US work visa processes for new hires and employees by coordinating documentation and internal approvals in partnership with external immigration counsel
• Partner with hiring managers and the Human Capital team to support end-to-end recruitment for US roles, including scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communication, and managing the ATS system
• Prepare offer letters and related documentation, conduct reference calls, collect required personal and compliance information, and align with internal approval workflows
• Support employee onboarding: set up new hires in HRIS and ADP, coordinate background checks, and run Day 1 orientation logistics
• Support employee offboarding: process terminations in systems, calculate and process final pay in line with New York requirements, coordinate notice letters, benefits cessation, and access removal
• Respond to employee queries on pay, benefits, policies, and HR processes with a high level of discretion and service orientation
• Partner with the broader Human Capital team in Asia to ensure consistency of policies while adapting for US and New York-specific regulatory requirements

Requirements

• 3-5 years of HR operations, payroll, or HR generalist experience, ideally in financial services or a fast-paced professional services environment
• Strong, hands-on experience with ADP payroll (or similar platforms), including multi-state payroll and bonus compensation structures
• Solid understanding of US payroll tax regulations, New York employment laws, and exposure to benefits compliance (COBRA, ERISA) is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field preferred; relevant payroll or HR certifications are an advantage but not mandatory

Skills

• Highly detail-oriented with strong numerical and analytical skills, able to manage confidential data with discretion
• Hands-on, proactive approach to operations, willing to dive into the details while maintaining a process-improvement mindset
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a client-service focus toward both employees and internal stakeholders

Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Medical Group Insurance
• Gym reimbursement
• DEI and Philanthropy Initiatives
• Professional Learning & Development Opportunities