Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

Regular Full Time Senior Management Administration, New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills, and expertise.

Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, the Human Resources Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and provides leadership across compensation, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational development, compliance, and strategic HR initiatives. The HR Director is a strategic and operational leader responsible for supporting the execution of the organization’s people strategy while ensuring effective day-to-day human resources operations.

The HR Director has a critical role in assisting with translating organizational goals into actionable people strategies and operational plans that strengthen culture, improve employee engagement, support retention, and enhance organizational effectiveness. This role requires a collaborative leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution and who brings innovative ideas to improve systems, processes, and workforce outcomes.

The HR Director will be an active listener, provide high-quality customer service, and respond by exhibiting cross-cultural awareness with the ability to promote and contribute to an equitable and inclusive anti-racist organizational culture and environment.

• Partner with the Chief People & Culture Officer to operationalize the organization’s People & Culture strategic plan and workforce priorities.
• Lead HR-related strategic initiatives and ensure alignment between organizational goals and human capital strategies.
• Develop implementation plans, timelines, measurable outcomes, and accountability structures for HR initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, workforce optimization, and culture enhancement.
• Present recommendations, workforce insights, and HR trends to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Participate in cross-functional leadership meetings and organizational planning discussions.

• Manage the organization’s compensation structure, salary administration practices, and compensation-related projects.
• Lead compensation analysis initiatives, including internal equity reviews, market benchmarking, salary structure evaluations, and pay practices.
• Partner with Chief People & Culture Officer, Finance and leadership teams on compensation planning, budgeting, and workforce cost analysis.
• Support the development and administration of compensation philosophies, promotional increases, salary adjustments, and retention strategies.
• Ensure compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, fiscally responsible, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

• Lead and manage employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance-related issues.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors regarding employee performance, documentation, accountability, and staff development.
• Promote fair, consistent, and compliant employment practices across the organization.
• Support leadership in fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, inclusion, accountability, and respect.
• Identify organizational trends impacting morale, engagement, retention, or workplace culture and recommend proactive solutions.

• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, leadership development, succession planning, and career growth.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement staff wellness, recognition, and employee experience initiatives.
• Assist in developing workforce development strategies that align with organizational growth and operational needs.
• Promote a positive organizational culture rooted in the organization’s mission, values, and…