What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist position at Nassau Financial Group?
Job Summary
The HR Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the HR department and provides administrative, analytical, and operational support to key strategic initiatives and projects. The HR Specialist will coordinate and implement various processes within HR, including (but not limited to) onboarding, intern program management, occasional recruiting support, analytics, metrics, and KPI reporting support, payroll backup, and ad hoc duties as assigned. The role will also be expected to provide consultative support for managers and employees seeking guidance on various issues (i.e., recruitment, performance and time management, policy interpretation, and various HR practices and processes etc.).
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Nassau maintains a holistic compensation philosophy focused on competitive base salaries, performance driven incentives, and unique professional development opportunities. The combination of compensation, benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture along with related experiences is key to recruiting and retaining talent. Our compensation system is designed to reward performance, support development and job growth, and compensate individuals relative to their contribution to our organization. The base salary for this position falls within Nassau’s salary band D: $65,000-$75,000 depending upon experience
Visit our Careers page and apply online at http://www.nfg.com/.
Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Nassau was founded in 2015 and has grown to $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, $25.5 billion in assets under management, and 363,000 policies and contracts as of June 30, 2025.
As part of a young and growing financial services enterprise, our employees are tapping into a new entrepreneurial spirit while they build on a long track record of putting customers first, understanding the evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products to meet those needs.
Nassau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The HR Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the HR department and provides administrative, analytical, and operational support to key strategic initiatives and projects. The HR Specialist will coordinate and implement various processes within HR, including (but not limited to) onboarding, intern program management, occasional recruiting support, analytics, metrics, and KPI reporting support, payroll backup, and ad hoc duties as assigned. The role will also be expected to provide consultative support for managers and employees seeking guidance on various issues (i.e., recruitment, performance and time management, policy interpretation, and various HR practices and processes etc.).
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide general operational support to the HR department and work on special projects as assigned.
- Assist managers and employees by answering general HR policy and administrative questions.
- Support KPI tracking, metrics, and analytics for routine reporting tasks as well as special departmental and company projects (i.e. engagement surveys, M&A due diligence, etc.)
- Provide backup assistance to payroll functions, including bi-weekly payroll, time management, tax reporting and additional payroll related processes.
- Support the offboarding and termination process in conjunction with other members of HR, the IT department, and corporate services.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date management of the electronic file management system – prepare and administer job-related memos and documentation and ensure that all records are stored and organized timely.
- Manage special assignments and projects such as technology utilization and workflow improvements, which impact HR Department policies/practices.
- Research best practices regarding HR policy and procedures with other organizations and industry specific sources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent required
- 2– 5 years’ experience in Human Resources
- Knowledge of HR policy & program administration
- Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS systems, UKG a plus
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to self-motivate, manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service skills and ability to develop effective ongoing relationships with client, peers and colleagues
- Ability to work under critical deadlines
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor under pressure and effectively work with employees at all levels while maintaining a keen sense of urgency and commitment to providing exceptional service to employees
- Responds quickly to questions and changes in direction while maintaining control of the situation
- Maintains computer proficiency in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Nassau maintains a holistic compensation philosophy focused on competitive base salaries, performance driven incentives, and unique professional development opportunities. The combination of compensation, benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture along with related experiences is key to recruiting and retaining talent. Our compensation system is designed to reward performance, support development and job growth, and compensate individuals relative to their contribution to our organization. The base salary for this position falls within Nassau’s salary band D: $65,000-$75,000 depending upon experience
Visit our Careers page and apply online at http://www.nfg.com/.
Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Nassau was founded in 2015 and has grown to $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, $25.5 billion in assets under management, and 363,000 policies and contracts as of June 30, 2025.
As part of a young and growing financial services enterprise, our employees are tapping into a new entrepreneurial spirit while they build on a long track record of putting customers first, understanding the evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products to meet those needs.
Nassau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000