HR Consultant Salary in Manhattan, NY

Key Responsibilities:* Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including: o Recruitment including selecting recruiters, preparing job description, interviewing, evaluation, pre-screening, background checks and on-boarding. o Time keeping, collecting and processing time-off forms, ensuring accurate records are kept. o Payroll preparation and processing, using iSolved. o Annual review of benefits, making recommendations to management. o Counsel, discipline and termination o Performance management and performance counseling.* Provide advice and consultation services to management on all Human Resources and employee relations issues. * Ensure adherence to nondiscriminatory practices and compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws (EEO, COBRA, ERISA, OSHA, Wage & Hour Law, USERRA, etc.)* Ensure consistent practices and procedures are adhered to regarding employee confidentiality and maintenance of accurate and current personnel records.* Act as primary contact with employment legal counsel and external government agencies.* Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures for employment, benefits, compensation, training, manpower planning, employee relation, etc. in compliance with bank policies and US laws and regulations.* Develop management skills through consulting and coaching line personnel in the areas of conflict resolution, cross cultural management, team building and communication.* Manage premise projects, office maintenance, mail processing, reception area coverage and all requests involving building staff.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.ProfileExperience building out the HR function in a banking/ financial services environment -employee handbook, code of conduct, employee on-boarding program, writing job descriptions to align with org chart, offer letters, compensation bench marking, benefits administration, payroll processing, and PTO, sick leave and travel expense., succession planning, learning and development, coaching/ performance reviews, employee relations, employee engagement, and vendor management/ contract renewal. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR) preferred.Extensive experience in human resources management within the banking or financial services industry.Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and regulations, with the ability to apply them effectively in a small bank setting.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing and developing HR staff.Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Supports critical workforce activities, including but not limited to headcount reporting and analytics, financials/expenses, promotions, diversity and inclusion, performance, talent management, and key cross-HR initiativesCollaborates with compensation, talent acquisition, and business partners in partnership with HR Managers to provide appropriate guidance on employee compensation, both at an individual level as well as in aggregate, while maintaining a focus on expense managementTime keeping, collecting and processing time-off forms, ensuring accurate records are kept.Payroll preparation and processingAnnual review of benefits, making recommendations to management.Counsel, discipline and terminationPerformance management and performance counseling.Ensure consistent practices and procedures are adhered to regarding employee confidentiality and maintenance of accurate and current personnel records.Act as primary contact with employment legal counsel and external government agencies.Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures for employment, benefits, compensation, training, manpower planning, employee relation, etc. in compliance with bank policies and US laws and regulations.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fieldExtensive experience in human resources management within the banking or financial services industry.Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and regulationsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholdersProven leadership abilities with experience in managing and developing HR staff.Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.