Director, Human Resources

RiseMe; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Brands in New York is seeking an HR Director to lead talent, performance, and employee relations. You will partner with business leaders to drive growth, succession planning, and a positive culture across the NY office.

The role emphasizes onboarding excellence, NY labor-law compliance, and full-cycle recruitment. You will support organizational changes and provide data-driven insights to Finance and other departments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR operations and best practices including employee relations, performance management, compensation and recruitment.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with leaders and employees to be a trusted advisor.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes for attracting, retaining, developing and engaging talent.
• Manage onboarding, including new hire orientations, to ensure a positive transition.
• Oversee the performance management lifecycle with tools and feedback for career success.
• Serve as internal consultant for employee relations issues; conduct investigations when needed.
• Ensure New York compliance in areas like work authorizations and Wage & Hour.
• Coach managers on performance conversations and documentation.
• Support management on organizational changes.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage full cycle recruitment in NY; own recruitment for key roles.
• Develop and manage NY-specific recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Champion NY office employee events to foster team culture.
• Assist day-to-day operations of the NY office and provide data to Finance and other departments.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation

Recruitment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

This position will be responsible for supporting the continued growth and development of the team by supporting and driving key human resources programs and initiatives. The HR Director will advise and coach the team on performance management, talent discussions, employee relations issues, organizational succession planning and support the recruitment efforts of the team.

• Develop strong working relationships with business leaders and employees at all levels to become a trusted advisor and key member of the business team.
• Continuous improvement of approach and processes to support the attraction, retention, development and engagement of talent throughout the organization.
• Manage the full onboarding process, including conducting new hire orientations,to ensure all new hires have a positive transition to the brand and culture.
• Oversee the performance management lifecycle ensuring all employees are consistently provided with the tools and feedback needed to be successful in their careers with Centric Brands.
• Act as an internal consultant for resolving employee relations issues, including general HR and employment law advice; When needed, conduct thorough investigations and manage all documentation, escalation and communication in timely manner.
• Ensure New York legal compliance in areas including but not limited to work authorizations and Wage & Hour.
• Coach managers on delivering effective and impactful performance management conversations and documentation.
• Support management teams on organizational discussions and changes.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to help manage the full cycle recruitment process for positions within the New York office; willingness to take full ownership of recruitment for key positions which includes sourcing candidates, screening, interviewing and presenting final job offers.
• Develop, implement and manage recruitment strategies specific to the NY market to effectively recruit top talent.
• Champion employee events within the NY office which support team comradery and foster a positive team culture.
• Assist in the day-to-day support of the general operations of the NY office.
• Provide data and information as required by Finance and other departments.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• 8-10+ years of previous HR experience
• Strong understanding of HR operations and best practices including employee relations, performance management, compensation and recruitment
• Knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws and regulations
• Creative thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and influencing skills, a hands‑on approach in working with management and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated skill in coaching and counseling across a variety of employee populations and human resource issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Strong proficiency in Excel is required

In return, we provide an industry‑competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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