HR Director

Director of Human Resources | Global Entertainment Platform | Manhattan, NY

Our client is a globally recognized entertainment platform operating at the intersection of music, sports, and brand partnerships. With a strong creative identity and a standalone operating model, the business supports artists, talent, and executives across multiple high-profile verticals in a fast-paced, personality-driven environment.

They are hiring a Director of Human Resources to lead the people function end-to-end for the organization.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the HR Director will serve as both the strategic people leader and a hands-on operator
. This role owns the full HR agenda — from executive partnership and culture to benefits, employee relations, and HR operations. This is not a purely strategic role: you will be deeply involved in day-to-day execution while shaping long-term people strategy for a high-visibility, creative business.

This role is ideal for a true HR generalist who has already led the HR function for a standalone business or SME, or for a hands-on leader from a larger organization who enjoys building, improving, and owning processes.

Entertainment experience is not required, but comfort navigating big personalities, senior leadership, and a creative culture is essential.

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business goals
• Drive organizational initiatives such as headcount planning, benchmarking, and job leveling
• Improve and scale HR processes while maintaining agility

• Oversee compensation frameworks, incentive plans, and benefits programs
• Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes
• Manage HRIS and payroll systems (Workday & ADP)

• Act as escalation point for employee relations matters and investigations
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance workplace culture

• Oversee recruiting across corporate functions
• Develop performance management, career development, and succession planning

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
• Advise leadership on HR risk, policy, and ethical considerations
• Lead and develop a lean HR team (2 direct reports)
• Set priorities, structure, and operating rhythm

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist who has led the full HR function, not just a single vertical
• Hands-on experience managing benefits renewals, including broker and insurer relationships
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years managing a team
• Comfortable operating alongside executive leadership and strong personalities within a creative business environment

This is a high-impact HR leadership role in a globally visible, creative organization. You will not simply administer HR — you will shape the people strategy, influence leadership decisions, and bring structure without bureaucracy.

Perfect for someone who thrives as the senior HR voice in the room and enjoys balancing strategy with execution in a dynamic environment.

$160,000–$170,000 base + discretionary bonus