Human Resources (HR) Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join a contract opportunity in New York, New York. This role is suited for a hands-on HR leader who can guide employee relations matters, oversee core HR administration, and support benefits and onboarding activities with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, deep knowledge of HR operations, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day human resources operations, ensuring consistent support across employee relations, HR administration, benefits coordination, and onboarding activities.
• Serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees by addressing workplace concerns, interpreting policies, and helping resolve employee issues fairly and effectively.
• Manage onboarding processes for new employees, coordinating documentation, orientation steps, and communication to create a smooth start for employees.
• Administer HR records and employee data with a high level of accuracy, maintaining compliance and supporting reporting needs through HRIS tools.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support benefits-related questions, enrollment activities, and ongoing employee communications regarding available programs.
• Review and strengthen HR procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and service delivery across the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain organized personnel documentation and help ensure HR practices align with company policies and applicable employment standards.
• Support HRIS-related activities, including data updates, system accuracy checks, and process improvements tied to human resources workflows.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in human resources, with a strong background in HR management and employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience handling HR administration, benefits support, and onboarding in a detail-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain accurate employee records and reporting data.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, employment practices, and handling confidential employee matters.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, and cross-functional partners at multiple levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability in situations involving workplace concerns or policy interpretation.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training via Robert Half.