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Temporary HR Generalist
DKC | New York, NY (Hybrid) | Temporary — through October 2026
About the Role
DKC, a leading PR and communications firm and part of the Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC), is seeking a Temporary HR Generalist to support our People & Culture team through October 2026. This is a hands-on role covering day-to-day HR operations while our team manages several concurrent initiatives.
Reports to: EVP, Head of Human Resources, People & Culture
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee inquiries, documentation, and recordkeeping
- Assist with payroll processing support (Paylocity/NetSuite), including new hires, terminations, and adjustments
- Help administer benefits enrollment and respond to employee benefits questions
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes
- Maintain compliance documentation and assist with HR file audits
- Assist with drafting HR communications and policy documentation
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed
Qualifications
- 2 years of HR generalist or HR coordinator experience
- Familiarity with payroll/HRIS systems (Paylocity experience a plus)
- Strong discretion and judgment handling confidential employee matters
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to work hybrid schedule in NYC office
Details
- Temporary assignment, anticipated through October 2026
- Hybrid schedule, DKC New York office
- Immediate start preferred