Director, People and Culture

Bespoke Post; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Post is seeking a Director, People and Culture to oversee the employee lifecycle. This role involves creating an exceptional employee experience, managing recruitment, compliance, and performance. Ideal candidates should possess strong HR knowledge, emotional intelligence, and project management skills.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation time

Company equity

Annual bonus opportunity

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with 3% contribution

$250 per month home office allowance

Up to $500 annual learning allowance

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Free Bespoke Post box each month

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in People Operations, 2-3 years in a startup.
• 2-4 years direct Recruiting experience.
• Familiar with HR best practices and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle recruiting process.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure HR compliance and manage benefits programs.

Skills

Trustworthy

Emotional Intelligence

Strong Communication

Project Management

Relationship Building

Job description

Bespoke Post is a lifestyle brand driven by the spirit of discovery. We’re all about finding under-the-radar goods and guides that enrich the lives of our customers. Through our e-commerce shop, editorial content, and award-winning subscription program, we shine a light on quality products, small brands, and interesting people that spark curiosity and inspire new, richer experiences.

We’re hiring a Director, People and Culture to oversee our employee lifecycle from recruiting to onboarding to performance management and everything in between. In this highly visible role, you’ll operate as both a strategist and a doer, owning and managing a variety of responsibilities all with the goal of creating an exceptional end-to-end employee experience.In this role, you’ll work out of our NYC office at least 3 days per week.

You will:

• Be a culture carrier – create an inviting and productive office environment. Plan company happy hours and events, and work to create a fun and supportive team environment
• Manage the full cycle recruiting process and recruit top talent into the company
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and act as the first point of contact for any employee questions or concerns
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all office-related inquiries from the team
• Own the onboarding and offboarding process including account provisioning and IT support
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with our PEO provider as well as all associated administrative tasks
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal HR compliance, including completing required tasks, developing policies, owning the company handbook, etc
• Manage our benefits and perks programs
• Run our annual performance management and compensation review processes
• Create effective and engaging learning and development programs (eg new manager training)
• Perform ad hoc tasks as needed

The ideal candidate:

• Has 5-7+ years of experience in People Operations, including 2-3 years in a startup environment
• Has 2-4 years direct Recruiting experience
• Is a true generalist and has experience in most if not all aspects of HR
• Is trustworthy, discerning and capable of handling sensitive conversations and information
• Knows how to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and manage multiple priorities
• Is emotionally intelligent, empathetic and has strong relationship building skills
• Has excellent communication skills and doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations
• Is familiar with HR best practices, as well as legal and compliance issues likely to be encountered at a company of our size
• Is a strong project manager who gets stuff done
• Can operate at both the strategic and tactical levels, and is not afraid to get their hands dirty

Compensation, benefits & perks:

• Competitive base salary
• Company equity
• Opportunity for annual bonus
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance with FSA options and access to One Medical, Health Advocate, Teladoc, KindBody and Talkspace
• Unlimited vacation time
• 401k with nonelective company contribution of 3%
• $250 per month home office allowance
• Up to $500 per year learning allowance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Up to $500 annual 1:1 donation match
• A free Bespoke Post box each month, plus additional discounts
• Regular team learning, social, and wellness events

$140,000 - $160,000 a year

Bespoke Post is an equal opportunity workplace and we recognize that our success is dependent on having an inclusive, collaborative team that is as diverse as, if not more than, the products we ship.