Human Resources Director

Job Overview

Green Key Resources is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the HR function, combining strategic leadership duties with operational responsibilities. This role will focus approximately 80% on HR leadership and daily operations and 20% on supervising Talent Acquisition activities.

Work Location and Hours

The position requires presence on-site in Midtown Manhattan 3 to 4 days per week, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and management on employee relations, workforce planning, organizational policies, and performance management issues.
• Oversee HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, benefits and leave administration, maintaining employee records, and ensuring process consistency.
• Handle employee relations, managing investigations, coaching, documentation, and implementing disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure uniform and compliant application of HR policies throughout the organization.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, enhancing retention, organizational design, compensation strategies, and employee engagement efforts.
• Supervise Talent Acquisition efforts, managing recruiting priorities, enforcing process discipline, monitoring recruiter accountability, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Work closely with hiring managers and recruiters to refine job descriptions, track recruitment pipelines, and address hiring obstacles.
• Support ongoing performance management, benefits management, and compliance with HR regulations including considerations for multiple state jurisdictions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition teams.

Qualifications

• Between 5 to over 10 years of progressive experience in HR roles such as HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or Director.
• Extensive understanding of employee relations, employment laws, compliance principles, and benefits and leave administration.
• Proven ability to advise senior management and manage sensitive HR issues discreetly and effectively.
• Experience working with multi-state or multi-location workforces is highly preferred.
• Background in managing or closely partnering with Talent Acquisition teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HR information systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Possession of industry certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent qualifications is preferred.

Compensation

The role offers a salary range from $120,000 to $150,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities.

Additional Information

The Human Resources Director will primarily work onsite, requiring commuting to Manhattan multiple days per week, ensuring close proximity to leadership and staff.