HR Director – People Leader in NYC Manufacturing

Creative Alignments; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match after one yr

Short- and long-term disability

Direct access to the CFO/COO

Job summary

Orwashers Bakery in New York City is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to own the full people function across production, wholesale, and retail. You will report to the CFO/COO and drive HR strategy, culture, and operations for a 110-year-old institution.

You’ll lead benefits, compliance, hiring, performance reviews, and HR systems, shaping a people-first environment while delivering scalable processes for growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing/production or hourly workforce
• Deep experience with employee relations, benefits, open enrollment, ACA compliance
• Solid understanding of NYS/NYC employment law
• Knowledge of hourly and salaried compensation, pay differentials
• Experience building performance review and hiring processes, HR SOPs
• Hands-on ADP experience; familiar with other HR systems a plus
• Strong communication and HR reporting skills
• Able to work on-site in the South Bronx, Mon–Fri
• Preferred: Bachelor's in HR or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead HR for hourly and salaried teams across production, wholesale, and retail
• Own benefits administration including open enrollment and ACA reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, NYS, and NYC employment laws; maintain HR policies
• Oversee compensation for hourly and salaried staff including pay differentials
• Develop and run a consistent performance review process
• Streamline the hiring process from screening to decision-making
• Manage ADP and HR systems; improve reporting and efficiency
• Create HR SOPs and regular leadership HR reporting
• Champion culture and engagement; organize company events

Skills

Employee relations

Benefits administration

HR reporting

ADP experience

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

Orwashers Bakery in New York City is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to own the full people function across production, wholesale, and retail. You will report to the CFO/COO and drive HR strategy, culture, and operations for a 110-year-old institution.

You’ll lead benefits, compliance, hiring, performance reviews, and HR systems, shaping a people-first environment while delivering scalable processes for growth.