HR Associate - Onsite NYC - $115K

Our client is a global firm employing 300 professionals across Asia and the United States. The HR Associate will be based in the New York office, working closely with U.S. leadership and partnering with a well-established Human Capital team across Asia. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in Midtown.

About the role

This newly created position offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing recruiting, payroll, employee support, and HR operations within a high-performance investment environment. As the sole HR professional supporting the New York office, you will collaborate with a global HR team and have direct visibility with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities for U.S.-based roles.
• Partner with hiring managers and global Human Capital teams throughout the hiring process.
• Own end-to-end U.S. payroll administration, ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations and employment requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding, including HR system setup, background checks, and new hire orientation.
• Manage offboarding activities, terminations, final pay calculations, and benefits administration.
• Coordinate U.S. work visa processes in partnership with external immigration counsel.
• Partner with global HR colleagues to adapt policies for U.S. regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of HR experience.
• Current end-to-end payroll experience required.
• Solid understanding of New York employment and labor laws.
• Experience supporting the full employee life cycle, including recruitment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Experience within financial services, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, or professional services environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Benefits

• Full Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (employee and dependents).
• Gym Reimbursement.
• Opportunity for long-term growth from Associate to VP and beyond.
• Exposure to global HR practices and international business operations.

Pay

Up to $115K base.