Interim Director of Human Resources

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is supporting a mission-driven nonprofit arts organization by recruiting an Interim Director of Human Resources on a temporary basis in New York, NY. This leadership role partners with executive leadership to shape people strategy and sustain a collaborative, people-first culture.

The role blends strategic guidance with day-to-day HR operations, focusing on employee relations, performance management, investigations, benefits, compliance, and DEI initiatives, with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR leadership in senior roles.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, investigations, and compliance.
• Experience advising executives on people-related matters.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, workers' compensation, unemployment, and PEO environments.
• DEI initiatives to foster inclusive workplaces.
• Union and nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Able to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with priorities.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance, investigations, and planning.
• Oversee HR compliance, benefits, leave, workers' compensation, and HR processes.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and development initiatives.
• Champion engagement, DEI, and leadership development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen people practices.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Performance management

Investigations

HR compliance

Executive advisory

DEI initiatives

Union experience

Nonprofit experience

Job description

A mission-driven nonprofit arts organization is seeking an Interim Director of Human Resources to join the team on a temporary basis. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to partner with executive leadership, guide organizational strategy, and support a collaborative, people-first culture.

Who You Are

• You have 10+ years of HR leadership experience in a senior HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or Director-level role
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and HR compliance
• Experience advising executives and managers on organizational and people-related matters
• Knowledge of benefits administration, workers' compensation, unemployment, and PEO environments (TriNet experience is a plus)
• Passion for fostering inclusive,equitableworkplace cultures through DEI initiatives
• Union and/or nonprofit experience is a strong plus
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable balancing strategic leadership with day-to-day HR operations

What You'll Do

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with organizational priorities
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and organizational planning
• Oversee HR compliance, benefits administration, leave management, workers' compensation, and annual HR processes
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and organizational development initiatives
• Champion employee engagement, DEI efforts, and leadership development across the organization
• Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen people practices and support a growing, mission-driven workforce

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders receive trusted, strategic HR guidance that supports organizational goals
• Employee relations matters are handled thoughtfully, fairly, and in compliance with employment laws
• HR operations run efficiently while supporting an exceptional employee experience
• The organization continues to build an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture

Pay Rate Range: $60-65 per hour, based on experience

Location: NewYork, NY – Hybrid

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.