Human Resources Generalist - Garden City

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.

We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.

The Position

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team. They will 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.

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.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries in a timely manner regarding HR processes, procedures, and policy interpretations with clarity and professionalism.
• Maintain firmwide 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, including but not limited to document filing, updating employee records, preparing correspondence, forms, reports, and coordinating necessary meetings.
• 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.
• Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of the company on HR related processes, procedures, and concerns.
• Learn and effectively utilize firm and HR technologies, including the Paycom HRIS, to support day-to-day department operations and reporting needs.
• Maintain and update confidential employee records in HRIS and ensure accuracy of employee data and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with multi-state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Perform various administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and flexible approach to collaboration with staff and leadership.
• Knowledge of multi-state employment regulations and requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer service 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.
• Ability to learn and take initiative to complete a project with pride and precision.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Constant Contact strongly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, such as Paycom, strongly preferred.

Benefits

Friedman Vartolo LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and security of our team. Our benefits include:

• Paid parental leave options
• Short and long-term disability leave options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care plans
• Commuter benefits including transit, and parking options
• Pet insurance to help care for your furry family members
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Gym and fitness reimbursements to support a healthy lifestyle
• Annual business expense reimbursements for attorneys
• Annual $500 travel budget to attend firm sponsored social events
• Hybrid work flexibility available after 90 days of employment *

*Dependent upon specific position requirements and firm business needs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friedman Vartolo LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA Compliance

Friedman Vartolo LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, participate in a job interview, or take part in any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected].