Talentfoot is working on exciting HR Generalist opportunity that will own the HR function for a well established creative agency. This will own the full talent/employee lifecycle while reporting to the Head of Finance. See details below and apply to learn more!
- Maintain and audit I-9 records, employee files, and regulatory documentation across all eight states
- Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, multi-state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, wage & hour, and workers’ compensation
- Support HR audits, compliance reporting, and initiatives such as diversity certifications
- Coordinate multi-state leave administration (FMLA, NJ Family Leave Act, and applicable state equivalents) and track balances accurately
- Administer benefits programs and support open enrollment, including employee communications and vendor coordination
- Verify employee data, maintain PTO balances, and update payroll and time-tracking systems
- Serve as the day-to-day liaison with our outsourced HR firm, ensuring alignment and follow-through on shared deliverables
- Partner with Finance on payroll inputs and flag discrepancies proactively
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions on HR policies, benefits, and procedures
- Support employee relations matters with discretion, including performance documentation, ADA accommodations, and corrective action
- Build rapport with distributed employees across all locations, remote doesn’t mean disconnected
- Support managers in navigating HR processes effectively and holding their teams accountable
- Support full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer administration
- Lead onboarding for new hires from paperwork to first-week check-ins, ensuring a consistent and welcoming experience
- Maintain updated job descriptions and support workforce planning conversations with leadership
- Own and build out HR processes, templates, and systems, starting from what exists and improving from there
- Proactively update the Director of Finance on HR project status, compliance risks, and anything that needs attention
- Identify gaps in current HR infrastructure and propose solutions. You’re building this function, not just maintaining it
- 3–5 years of HR experience, ideally in a small agency, startup, or solo HR role — you know what it means to be the department
- Solid working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law (FMLA, ADA, NJLAD, wage & hour, I-9 compliance)
- Experience administering benefits and supporting open enrollment end-to-end
- Comfort working with HRIS and/or payroll systems; Paychex experience is a plus
- Strong project management instincts, you can track moving pieces, set timelines, and communicate progress without being asked
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- A communication style=””>If you’re ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills and qualifications match our client’s requirements.