Strategic HR Director: Growth, Talent & Performance

Abacus Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group seeks a Senior Director of HR for a multi-brand fashion client in Manhattan, NY to lead people strategy and organizational design at scale. You will partner with executive leadership to drive workforce planning, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR operations, ensuring alignment with growth plans and operational priorities.

The role also oversees talent acquisition, external HR consultants, and the use of technology to enhance HR effectiveness and employee

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Retail, fashion, apparel, consumer goods, or multi-brand industry experience required
• Experience implementing performance management systems is required
• Solid understanding of compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR operations
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decision-making
• Strong background in organizational development, performance management, and talent strategy
• Experience working with external HR consultants and recruiting agencies
• Interest in leveraging technology to enhance HR effectiveness

Responsibilities

• Advise ownership and executives on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy
• Align HR initiatives with business objectives, growth plans, and operational priorities
• Coordinate with external HR consultants as the internal point of contact
• Analyze organizational structure, team design, and resource allocation for efficiency and scalability
• Implement organizational development efforts, including assessments, role clarity, and rightsizing
• Identify performance gaps and enhance productivity while managing costs
• Design and roll out performance management frameworks, review cycles, and feedback systems
• Establish accountability structures and reinforce a high-performance culture
• Coach managers to strengthen leadership, team management, and employee engagement
• Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, and hiring processes to meet business goals

Skills

Organizational design

Workforce planning

Leadership partnership

Performance management

Talent strategy

HR analytics/tech

Job description

Abacus Group seeks a Senior Director of HR for a multi-brand fashion client in Manhattan, NY to lead people strategy and organizational design at scale. You will partner with executive leadership to drive workforce planning, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR operations, ensuring alignment with growth plans and operational priorities.

The role also oversees talent acquisition, external HR consultants, and the use of technology to enhance HR effectiveness and employee