Human Resources Generalist job at EquiLend in New York, NY
Title: Human Resources Generalist
Location: New York United States
Job Description:
About Us
We are a leading global financial technology company transforming how the securities finance industry trades, settles, and analyzes data. Our award-winning Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech, and SaaS solutions power efficiency, transparency, and innovation for over 200 of the world’s top financial institutions. Every month, our platform supports over $2.4 trillion in executed transactions, a testament to our technology’s impact and reliability.
With offices across North America, UK&I, and APAC, we bring together diverse teams of technologists, data experts, and business professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges at scale. We are Great Place to Work Certified™ in the US, UK, Ireland, and India and have been recognized for Diversity & Inclusion excellence as well as for being the Best Post-Trade Service Provider and Best Market Data Provider Globally (Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards, 2023).
Founded in 2001 by ten of the world’s leading financial institutions, we continue to shape the future of securities finance under the majority ownership of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) alongside founding shareholders and customers including Bank of America, Bank of New York, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, National Bank of Canada, State Street, UBS and Wells Fargo.
Join us and be part of a company where global impact, innovation, and collaboration define how we work and what we build.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for delivering core HR operational processes while providing HR business partner support to managers and leaders across the organization. The role has accountability for key HR operations activities, including onboarding and offboarding, payroll and benefits administration and ongoing employee support.
In addition, the role partners with leadership on employee relations, performance management, job architecture, and people development initiatives. The position contributes to the effective operation of the HR function and supports the development of a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Act as an HR business partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution
Manage and resolve employee relations matters, including conducting investigations and ensuring outcomes are consistent, fair, and compliant with employment legislation
Partner with leaders to support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback cycles, performance improvement plans, and corrective action
Own end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, internal transfers, promotions, and role changes, ensuring consistency and quality of execution
Manage day-to-day HR operations, including payroll administration, benefits enrollment and changes, leave of absence administration, and compliance-related activities
Serve as the primary liaison with the PEO, resolving employee benefit queries, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting audits and compliance initiatives
Maintain and enhance HR policies, procedures, and documentation to support operational efficiency, scalability, and compliance
Contribute to job architecture and job family frameworks, including role leveling, career pathways, and compensation alignment, in partnership with leadership
Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives as the organization evolves
Collaborate with managers to identify learning and development needs and support the delivery of programs aligned to leadership development, manager capability, and employee growth
Support company culture, engagement, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in collaboration with senior leaders
Analyze HR data and trends, including attrition, engagement, and performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
Support annual HR cycles such as performance reviews, compensation planning, engagement surveys, and compliance training
Provide support to the Chief People Officer on ad hoc initiatives, projects, and priorities
Maintain awareness of employment law, HR best practices, and industry developments, advising the business on potential risks and impacts
Required Experience and Skills
8+ years of progressive HR experience covering HR operations and HR business partnering responsibilities
Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management practices, and U.S. employment law
Experience managing payroll and benefits administration through a PEO model
Experience contributing to job architecture, role leveling, and career framework initiatives
Proven ability to partner with managers and senior leaders, providing clear, practical, and compliant HR guidance
Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data to inform recommendations and decision-making
High level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters
Strong organizational and prioritization skills within a dynamic business environment
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Be recognized for your contribution through a discretionary annual cash bonus, linked to individual and company performance.
Work flexibly with the option to work remotely for up to 100 days per year.
Take time to recharge with vacation entitlement that increases as you progress through career levels.
Access medical and dental insurance from your first day of employment.
Save for the future through our 401(k) benefit with EquiLend's contributions vesting from day one.
The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. This range reflects the base salary the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. In accordance with applicable law, final compensation will be based on relevant experience, job-related qualifications and skills, internal equity, and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.
Diversity & Inclusion
At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.
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Location: New York United States
Job Description:
About Us
We are a leading global financial technology company transforming how the securities finance industry trades, settles, and analyzes data. Our award-winning Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech, and SaaS solutions power efficiency, transparency, and innovation for over 200 of the world’s top financial institutions. Every month, our platform supports over $2.4 trillion in executed transactions, a testament to our technology’s impact and reliability.
With offices across North America, UK&I, and APAC, we bring together diverse teams of technologists, data experts, and business professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges at scale. We are Great Place to Work Certified™ in the US, UK, Ireland, and India and have been recognized for Diversity & Inclusion excellence as well as for being the Best Post-Trade Service Provider and Best Market Data Provider Globally (Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards, 2023).
Founded in 2001 by ten of the world’s leading financial institutions, we continue to shape the future of securities finance under the majority ownership of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) alongside founding shareholders and customers including Bank of America, Bank of New York, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, National Bank of Canada, State Street, UBS and Wells Fargo.
Join us and be part of a company where global impact, innovation, and collaboration define how we work and what we build.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for delivering core HR operational processes while providing HR business partner support to managers and leaders across the organization. The role has accountability for key HR operations activities, including onboarding and offboarding, payroll and benefits administration and ongoing employee support.
In addition, the role partners with leadership on employee relations, performance management, job architecture, and people development initiatives. The position contributes to the effective operation of the HR function and supports the development of a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Act as an HR business partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution
Manage and resolve employee relations matters, including conducting investigations and ensuring outcomes are consistent, fair, and compliant with employment legislation
Partner with leaders to support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback cycles, performance improvement plans, and corrective action
Own end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, internal transfers, promotions, and role changes, ensuring consistency and quality of execution
Manage day-to-day HR operations, including payroll administration, benefits enrollment and changes, leave of absence administration, and compliance-related activities
Serve as the primary liaison with the PEO, resolving employee benefit queries, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting audits and compliance initiatives
Maintain and enhance HR policies, procedures, and documentation to support operational efficiency, scalability, and compliance
Contribute to job architecture and job family frameworks, including role leveling, career pathways, and compensation alignment, in partnership with leadership
Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives as the organization evolves
Collaborate with managers to identify learning and development needs and support the delivery of programs aligned to leadership development, manager capability, and employee growth
Support company culture, engagement, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in collaboration with senior leaders
Analyze HR data and trends, including attrition, engagement, and performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
Support annual HR cycles such as performance reviews, compensation planning, engagement surveys, and compliance training
Provide support to the Chief People Officer on ad hoc initiatives, projects, and priorities
Maintain awareness of employment law, HR best practices, and industry developments, advising the business on potential risks and impacts
Required Experience and Skills
8+ years of progressive HR experience covering HR operations and HR business partnering responsibilities
Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management practices, and U.S. employment law
Experience managing payroll and benefits administration through a PEO model
Experience contributing to job architecture, role leveling, and career framework initiatives
Proven ability to partner with managers and senior leaders, providing clear, practical, and compliant HR guidance
Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data to inform recommendations and decision-making
High level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters
Strong organizational and prioritization skills within a dynamic business environment
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Be recognized for your contribution through a discretionary annual cash bonus, linked to individual and company performance.
Work flexibly with the option to work remotely for up to 100 days per year.
Take time to recharge with vacation entitlement that increases as you progress through career levels.
Access medical and dental insurance from your first day of employment.
Save for the future through our 401(k) benefit with EquiLend's contributions vesting from day one.
The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. This range reflects the base salary the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. In accordance with applicable law, final compensation will be based on relevant experience, job-related qualifications and skills, internal equity, and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.
Diversity & Inclusion
At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.
#LI-Hybrid
Apply Now
Apply Now