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Wafra

Human Resources Generalist

Wafra, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus

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Position:

Human Resources Generalist – Administrator

Reports to:

Head of Human Resources

Location:

New York, NY (Onsite 5 days/week)

About Wafra Wafra Inc. ("Wafra") is a leading global investment firm currently managing approximately $28 billion in assets and commitments across a variety of asset strategies. Behind our investment strategies are talented professionals, principally in New York, who bring expertise and experience to deliver strategic, focused solutions. Wafra seeks to provide long-term investment return solutions that span not just years, but generations.

Department/Position Summary Wafra pursues excellence in all areas of its operations and activities; the Wafra Human Resources Department ("Human Resources") is no exception. The Human Resources team is comprised of professionals with significant experience in Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Benefits, Employee Engagement and Wellness, Performance Management, and other HR related processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruiting while providing administrative support to the Human Resources team and exhibit a high aptitude for learning. This is a hybrid role that will be split between recruiting efforts and providing support to the Human Resources team as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, scheduling, and onboarding candidates

Coordinate and execute New Hire onboarding and offboarding process

Develop and post job descriptions in collaboration with HR and hiring managers

Liaison with recruitment agencies

Act as a point of contact for employees on HR-related inquiries (e.g., benefits, payroll, HR policies, etc.)

Maintain accurate personnel files and records, ensuring confidentiality and retention requirements

Update and manage employee profiles and PTO records in the HRIS platform

Assist with performance management and learning and development initiatives

Schedule and coordinate HR meetings, including preparing materials, recording minutes, and tracking action items

Support HR operations through paperwork, data entry, reporting, and HRIS maintenance

Maintain and update HR intranet content to ensure accuracy and relevance

Provide general administrative support for the HR team

Contribute to ad hoc HR projects and initiatives as needed

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience in a similar capacity, with a career interest in Human Resources

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

High level of professionalism and ability to collaborate with all levels within the HR team and the organization

Highly proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative

Able to adapt, prioritize work, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Must be a team player; “No task is too small” mindset

Knowledge of various employment laws and practices is a plus

Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is a plus

Experience using UltiPro is a plus

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Job function

Human Resources and Administrative

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