Human Resources Manager

Giant Spoon; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate HR Manager to enhance the talent experience and drive employee engagement. This hybrid role in New York involves managing onboarding, recruitment, and employee relations while fostering a positive workplace culture. You will collaborate with various teams to improve HR processes and lead initiatives that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you thrive in a creative environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Mentorship Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a generalist HR role in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Experience with HRIS and full-cycle recruiting, preferably in agency disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of federal and NY labor law.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, advising employees on HR processes and benefits.
• Own full-cycle recruitment and develop relationships with hiring managers.
• Oversee internship and mentorship programs, manage DEI initiatives.

Skills

Employee Relations

Recruiting

HRIS Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Justworks

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Google Suite

Slack

Microsoft Office

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Are you passionate about creating a positive talent experience? Do you find joy in helping others navigate processes, admin items, and relationships? Do you have a keen eye for talent? Are you eager to problem-solve and inspire? Then you might just be the HR Manager our People Team is looking for!

You will be the empathetic and reliable go-to for requests from ‘Spoons’ as they navigate our HRIS, benefits, onboarding, and offboarding processes. You will own Open Enrollment, our summer internship program, and our mentorship program. The HR Manager also partners closely with other functions on DEI and programming efforts.

On the recruiting side, you are a master matchmaker eager to attract the best talent. You will own the full lifecycle of recruitment, serve as an ambassador for the agency, and develop trusted relationships with internal hiring managers. A master multitasker, you will keep everyone organized while prioritizing the candidate experience.

We seek someone passionate about details and service design, aligned with our values: try anything, give a damn, and enjoy each other. The role reports to the VP, People. This is a hybrid role based in New York, working in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding for hires, partnering with IT, Payroll, and Office Management.
• Advise employees on People processes and offerings, including HRIS, payroll, leaves, immigration, etc.
• Be the benefits point of contact, managing Open Enrollment.
• Handle Employee Relations and Performance cases.
• Track labor law changes and compliance, suggesting policy updates.
• Manage offboarding processes for voluntary and involuntary departures.
• Oversee internship and mentorship programs.
• Manage DEI programs and participate in the DEI council.
• Lead Learning & Development initiatives.
• Assist with goal setting, compensation, analytics, and reporting.
• Continuously improve People Team processes with a focus on employee experience.

Recruiting

• Own full-cycle recruitment across departments and levels.
• Understand job descriptions and team contexts quickly.
• Screen applicants, source talent, and coordinate interviews.
• Follow up with interviewers and keep hiring managers informed.
• Customize ATS and build a talent pipeline.
• Represent Giant Spoon at career fairs and industry events.

Requirements

• 4+ years in a generalist HR role in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• At least 1 year in an advertising agency, understanding agency workflows.
• At least 1 year in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in agency disciplines.
• Passion for improving the employee experience.
• Experience with HRIS (Justworks a bonus) and ATS.
• Strong knowledge of federal and NY labor law (California a bonus).
• Ability to handle confidential information securely.
• Excellent prioritization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Tech-savvy with familiarity in Google Suite, Slack, and Microsoft Office.

The annual salary range is $90,000 - $115,000, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

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