HR; Human Resources Manager
Listed on 2026-01-12
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager, Employee Relations
Location: City of Yonkers
Reports to:
CEO and Director of Operations
Status:
Full-Time
Salary Range: $85,000- $95,000/year (based on experience)
Job Title:
Human Resources Manager
Location:
On-site
- Yonkers, NY
Bask & Lather Co. is a fast-growing, family‑founded haircare brand dedicated to restoring crowns and confidence. What began as a kitchen remedy has evolved into one of the most celebrated textured‑hair care brands in the U.S., loved for our authentic story, transformative results, and community‑first approach.
It’s an exciting time to join our team as we grow and build a culture rooted in creativity, collaboration, and care. Together, we’re shaping the next chapter of a brand powered by community and led by purpose to help people everywhere love their hair, love their journey, and love themselves.
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and process‑driven Human Resources Manager to own and optimize our HR function as we continue to scale. This role will be fully responsible for payroll processing, as well as ensuring recruiting, onboarding, employee documentation, and PTO processes are consistent, compliant, and seamless. You will provide structure and partner with our Office Administrator and leadership to support a positive and efficient employee experience.
Key Responsibilities Payroll (Primary Ownership)- Own and manage the end-to-end payroll process independently.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of semi‑monthly/bi‑weekly/monthly payroll (depending on company cadence).
- Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation changes.
- Audit timekeeping, PTO balances, and deductions to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Reconcile payroll reports with finance for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of payroll data.
- Serve as the internal expert on New York State labor laws
, including wage and hour, overtime, sick leave, paid family leave, PTO, termination practices, and employee classification.
- Draft, implement, update, and enforce HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
- Monitor regulatory changes at the federal, state, and local level and proactively update policies and practices accordingly.
- Ensure consistent policy interpretation and enforcement across departments to reduce legal and operational risk.
- Manage the full recruiting pipeline across multiple roles, ensuring candidates move smoothly through each stage.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview processes, and scorecards.
- Oversee candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and professionalism at all stages.
- Collaborate with external recruiters or agencies as needed.
- Standardize and execute the onboarding process for all new hires, including checklists, systems access, and role readiness.
- Develop and maintain consistent employee documentation practices (feedback, performance notes, HR files).
- Implement clear processes for probationary reviews, performance check‑ins, and employee development.
- Manage PTO, attendance, and leave‑tracking systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor compliance with labor laws, HR policies, and internal procedures.
- Maintain up‑to‑date HR documentation, employee handbooks, and SOPs.
- Oversee benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to the HR Coordinator, ensuring they support day‑to‑day tasks efficiently.
- Train managers on best practices for interviewing, onboarding, and performance feedback.
- Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention initiatives, and HR‑related projects.
- Benefits strategy
:
Not only administering, but assessing plan competitiveness and leading annual open enrollment. - Employee wellness
:
Overseeing wellness initiatives (mental health, DEI programs, engagement surveys). - Culture & engagement:
Driving surveys, analyzing results, and leading action plans.
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