Senior Manager, People & Culture

At Havenly Brands, we believe that everyone deserves a beautiful home they love. Founded and headquartered in Denver in 2014, we have grown into the #1 interior design service in the country.

We bring best‑in‑class home brands together with innovative designer services to offer unprecedented access to personal, inspiring design. We proudly own and operate leading home furnishings brands such as Havenly, Interior Define, Burrow, The Inside, St. Frank, and The Citizenry.

With 230+ employees across 25+ states, our family of brands is growing and we’re seeking amazing people to join us on this journey!

• Operational Excellence:
  • Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, record‑keeping, and compliance with employment laws and regulations at both state and national levels.
  • Implement and manage HR systems and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
  • Lead a smooth and informative annual open enrollment.
  • Monitor HR metrics and use data to drive decision‑making and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain data integrity throughout the HR tech stack (Rippling, Deputy, Greenhouse, benefits platforms, etc.).
• Employee Relations:
  • Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and mediate workplace conflicts.
  • Partner with managers to determine the best plan of action.
  • Conduct difficult conversations in a professional, empathetic, but objective manner.
• Policy Development & Compliance:
  • Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Ensure the organization adheres to labor laws and industry standards for both corporate and retail environments.
• Talent Acquisition & Management:
  • Support the Corporate Recruiter to attract top talent across all levels of the organization.
  • Oversee onboarding processes to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the company.
• Employee Engagement & Culture:
  • Foster a positive and engaging work environment that aligns with our company culture.
  • Ideate and implement practices that promote an inclusive, fun, and high‑performing work environment for all employees.
• Contractor Management:
  • Maintain clear records of all contractors, domestic and international.
  • Ensure contracts are compliant and updated with current information.
  • Manage relationships with EORs and agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a management role.
• Bonus:
  Human Resources Management Certificate and/or PHR or SPHR.
• Experience with multi‑site, multi‑state environments with both in‑person and remote work forces.
• Experience with California, New York, and Washington State labor laws a plus.
• Experience in brick‑and‑mortar retail environments is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, including health benefits, flex benefits, disability insurance, 401(k) retirement, and employee equity.
• Demonstrated ability to execute HR strategies that drive business results.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with HR software and systems.
• Hybrid, full‑time exempt position based in New York City (Manhattan) with onsite presence at least 4 days per week.
• Our total rewards package includes competitive compensation, generous PTO, volunteer days off, health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability), 401(k), paid parental leave, design services, furniture discounts, and anniversary merchandise credits.
• Havenly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

As a company, we celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work each and every day. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.