All Jobs

location

New York, NY

salary

$150,000

$225,000

employment type

Direct Hire

category

Administrative

division

Career Group

This opportunity is with a client of Career Group, a premier, Women-Owned recruiting agency recognized nationwide for excellence in corporate and administrative staffing. We connect talented professionals with top companies and act as trusted career advisors every step of the way.

This role is with a client of Syndicatebleu, a Women-Owned creative staffing agency under the Career Group Companies umbrella. We specialize in connecting marketing, creative, and tech professionals with forward-thinking companies nationwide.

This role is with a client of Fourth Floor, a Women-Owned fashion recruiting firm and part of the Career Group Companies family. We place top talent in roles across apparel, beauty, and lifestyle brands nationwide—helping professionals find their perfect fit in fashion.

This opportunity is with a client of Career Group Search, a Women-Owned executive search firm and part of the Career Group Companies network. We specialize in high-level placements from VP to C-level, partnering with innovative companies and industry leaders.

This opportunity is through Career Group Events, a Women-Owned staffing firm trusted by leading brands to support their high-profile events. From festivals and trade shows to brand activations, we connect dynamic talent with unforgettable experiences.

This is an internal opportunity within Career Group Companies, a premier, Women-Owned recruitment and advisory firm recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Recruiting Firms. With over 40 years of experience, we are known for our high-touch, personalized approach and our commitment to excellence.

Employee Relations Specialist

A leading global hedge fund is seeking an exceptionally sharp, seasoned Employee Relations Specialist to join a high-caliber team. Operating as a critical Individual Contributor, this is an autonomous, highly visible execution role where you will be managing complex, sensitive workplace dynamics from day one. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, navigating gray areas with high emotional intelligence, flawless discretion, and objective legal and HR acumen.

‍

Location: Midtown East, NYC in office Monday – Friday

‍

Hours: Generally between 8:00/8:30 AM – 5:30/6:00 PM.

‍

We reward top-tier talent with a competitive/flexible compensation package based on experience:

Base Salary: $150,000 – $225,000 range (flexible)
Highly competitive discretionary performance bonus
100% fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums
Robust 401(k) matching program
Premium onsite gym, private onsite doctor’s office, complimentary daily gourmet meals, and a fully stocked pantry.

‍

Core Responsibilities include

Independently own, conduct, and document thorough, complex internal investigations.
Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and senior stakeholders, providing clear, actionable counsel on sensitive situations.
Navigate high-stakes scenarios with high autonomy, hitting the ground running to resolve matters effectively while maintaining deep alignment with firm-wide standards.
Evaluate multi-faceted situations, balancing business needs, employment law, and employee well-being to reach outcomes.

‍

Who You Are

10+ years of professional experience spanning Employee Relations within Human Resources or a strong employment law/attorney background.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Finance experience is strongly preferred. We are also open to elite Tech, Venture Capital, or similar high-intensity industries.
A proven history of professional longevity and stability on your resume. You have a track record of staying to see the impact of your decisions.
A true "doer" and executor who thrives under pressure. You excel in a lean team where no task is too small, and no problem is too complex.
Excellent communication skills.

‍

Please submit your resume to apply!

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here.

California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here.

You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.

Apply