Strategic MD of Human Resources & Compliance

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan / 403(b)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Commonpoint in New York is seeking a Managing Director of Human Resources to oversee labor relations, compliance, benefits, and strategic HR initiatives. You will partner with leaders across the organization and report to the VP of Human Resources.

This executive role leads HR training, vendor management, audits, and HR projects designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness and reduce risk. Ideal candidate has 8–10 years of HR leadership, deep knowledge of NY employment law, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience.
• Experience in labor relations and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs.
• Experience managing regulatory audits and compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional HR projects.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor and employee-relations strategy as primary HR liaison for union matters and bargaining agreement administration.
• Oversee employment compliance programs to meet federal, state, local, funding, and regulatory requirements.
• Direct benefits administration, vendor partnerships, and Open Enrollment activities.
• Lead leave administration and employment-eligibility verification; partner with HRBPs and HR Generalists.
• Develop and deliver manager and employee training on HR policies, compliance, and employment practices.
• Lead HR reporting, workforce analytics, and compliance audits to support decisions.
• Manage HR projects to improve processes, strengthen compliance, and enhance employee experience.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

HR leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Commonpoint in New York is seeking a Managing Director of Human Resources to oversee labor relations, compliance, benefits, and strategic HR initiatives. You will partner with leaders across the organization and report to the VP of Human Resources.

This executive role leads HR training, vendor management, audits, and HR projects designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness and reduce risk. Ideal candidate has 8–10 years of HR leadership, deep knowledge of NY employment law, and experience