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.