HR Assistant Manager / Generalist
At a glance
Manager-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at tarte cosmetics. New York · full-time · $80,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Answer employee questions about HR rules, benefits and programs, and guide them to the right support
- Process employee changes from hiring through termination, keeping personnel files, HRIS records and organization charts current
- Run benefits enrollment, leave and qualifying life event administration, working with vendors and brokers on plan questions
- Coordinate with Payroll and Finance on benefit deductions, employee data and payroll issues, and support performance review cycles
- Track employment-law compliance and share policy updates with employees and managers
What you bring
- At least four years of progressively responsible HR work, especially in operations, benefits and employee support
- A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related discipline
- Working knowledge of benefits and leave administration, HRIS, payroll coordination, employment law and HR compliance
Who this fits
This role suits an organized HR generalist who can handle sensitive information, juggle competing priorities and support employees across the organization. The position is based in New York and requires in-office work three or four days a week in a hybrid arrangement.
From the employer
Overview:
The HR Assistant Manager/Generalist plays a key role in supporting and enhancing the employee experience through the day-to-day management of HR operations, benefits administration, and employee support. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient HR processes, maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies, and serving as a trusted resource for employees across the organization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships and delivering exceptional employee service.
Responsibilities:
· Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries, providing timely guidance and support on HR policies, benefits, and programs.
· Support HR operations by processing employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, promotions, transfers, status changes, and terminations.
· Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring data integrity and timely processing of employee information.
· Regularly maintain and update organizational charts and other HR documentation.
· Administer employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leave programs, enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
· Partner with benefits vendors and brokers to administer benefit plans, resolve employee inquiries, and support ongoing benefits communications.
· Coordinate with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate employee data, benefits deductions, and timely resolution of payroll discrepancies.
· Communicate HR policies, procedures, and program updates to employees and managers, providing guidance and ensuring consistent application.
· Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and HR procedures.
· Support the performance management process by coordinating performance review cycles and providing guidance to managers and employees as needed.
· Assist with immigration-related processes by gathering required documentation and coordinating with employees and external counsel.
· Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance operational efficiency, and elevate the employee experience.
· Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on HR operations, benefits administration, and employee support; experience in the beauty or consumer products industry is a plus.
· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Experience supporting a fast-paced, high-growth organization.
· Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee benefits, leave administration, payroll coordination, HRIS, and employment law.
· Solid understanding of HR policies, practices, and compliance requirements.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
· Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
· Proactive problem-solver with a customer service mindset and a strong sense of urgency.
· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with HRIS platforms is preferred.
Our Perks
- Salary range: $80,000- $90,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
- Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
- Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
- Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: New York, NY (Onsite/Hybrid)
This position is operating in a hybrid model and is required to be in our NYC office 3/4x a week.