HR Director

Career Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401k with company contribution

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A global communications agency is seeking an HR Director to lead HR operations and talent initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of HR experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance. Competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional HR experience, ideally in professional services.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading an HR department.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute core HR functions including talent acquisition.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.
• Design and implement industry best practice initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Recruiting strategy

Compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

HR Director

A full-service global communications agency is hiring for an HR Director. The HR Director will be responsible for leading the company’s HR operations and talent projects and processes, including talent acquisition; performance management; employee training and development; compliance with federal, state and local employment laws; employee engagement and inclusion initiatives; and support of the culture.

Salary commensurate with experience: $150-200k base range + discretionary bonus + benefits, 401k + company contribution, PTO

Location: NYC, in office 4 days/week working generally 9:30am-6:30pm with flexibility as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• 12+ years' of professional HR experience, ideally in professional services and/or agency environment preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading an HR department and/or managing a team
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations – particularly for California and New York. Some knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations is helpful but not required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• Experienced in recruiting strategy (they’ll be hiring and guiding an in-house recruiter) and skilled at building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline
• Well-versed in employee relations (ER), ideally with heavy ER experience
• A well-rounded HR generalist with exposure to all core areas: talent acquisition, compliance, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and culture

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute core HR functions including talent acquisition, training (learning) and development, employee relations, benefits and compliance, engagement, retention, and manager development initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and C-suite executives on HR operations, organizational development, and talent-related opportunities and challenges.
• Design and implement innovative, industry best practice initiatives, policies, and programs that enhance consistency, retention, equity, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Manage the semi-annual performance review process, including scheduling, communication, system support, and training to ensure a smooth and effective experience.
• Oversee compensation and benefits strategy to balance cost efficiency with competitiveness, maintaining internal pay structures and staying informed of market benchmarks.
• Direct the full-cycle recruitment process in partnership with internal stakeholders and external recruiters—sourcing talent, managing pipelines, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment with departmental hiring needs.
• Administer employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, job and compensation changes, and leaves of absence, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, and engagement through curated programs such as employee events, internal communications, learning sessions, and mentoring initiatives.
• Manage employee relations activities including investigations, corrective actions, and terminations, ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and minimal organizational risk.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws; oversee required training programs and conduct regular policy reviews and updates.
• Develop and deliver learning and development programs that support skill-building, career advancement, and leadership pipeline growth.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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