HR Director

Hoxton Circle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoxton Circle in Manhattan, NY seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the people function end-to-end. You will partner with the CFO and senior leaders to shape people strategy, culture, and operating rhythm while overseeing compensation, benefits, HR operations, and employee relations.

You will manage a lean HR team (2 direct reports) and scale processes across a high-visibility, creative organization, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of a full HR function.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and managing benefits renewals.
• Hands-on in a fast-paced, creative business with complex stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy with executive team and align with business goals.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HR operations and payroll systems.
• Develop performance management, succession planning and culture initiatives.
• Manage a lean HR team (2 direct reports) and scale processes.

Skills

HR leadership

Executive partnership

People strategy

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM/HR certification

Tools

Workday

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Director of Human Resources | Global Entertainment Platform | Manhattan, NY

Our client is a globally recognized entertainment platform operating at the intersection of music, sports, and brand partnerships. With a strong creative identity and a standalone operating model, the business supports artists, talent, and executives across multiple high-profile verticals in a fast-paced, personality-driven environment.

They are hiring a Director of Human Resources to lead the people function end-to-end for the organization.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the HR Director will serve as both the strategic people leader and a hands-on operator. This role owns the full HR agenda — from executive partnership and culture to benefits, employee relations, and HR operations. This is not a purely strategic role: you will be deeply involved in day-to-day execution while shaping long-term people strategy for a high-visibility, creative business.

Who They’re Looking For

This role is ideal for a true HR generalist who has already led the HR function for a standalone business or SME, or for a hands-on leader from a larger organization who enjoys building, improving, and owning processes.

Entertainment experience is not required, but comfort navigating big personalities, senior leadership, and a creative culture is essential.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business goals
• Drive organizational initiatives such as headcount planning, benchmarking, and job leveling
• Improve and scale HR processes while maintaining agility

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee compensation frameworks, incentive plans, and benefits programs
• Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes
• Manage HRIS and payroll systems (Workday & ADP)

Employee Relations & Culture

• Act as escalation point for employee relations matters and investigations
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance workplace culture

Talent & Development

• Oversee recruiting across corporate functions
• Develop performance management, career development, and succession planning

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
• Advise leadership on HR risk, policy, and ethical considerations
• Lead and develop a lean HR team (2 direct reports)
• Set priorities, structure, and operating rhythm

Key requirements:

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist who has led the full HR function, not just a single vertical
• Hands-on experience managing benefits renewals, including broker and insurer relationships
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years managing a team
• Comfortable operating alongside executive leadership and strong personalities within a creative business environment

Why This Role?

This is a high-impact HR leadership role in a globally visible, creative organization. You will not simply administer HR — you will shape the people strategy, influence leadership decisions, and bring structure without bureaucracy.

Perfect for someone who thrives as the senior HR voice in the room and enjoys balancing strategy with execution in a dynamic environment.

$160,000–$170,000 base + discretionary bonus