Overview
Our client is seeking a new member to join their diverse team and bring leadership to the HR function for the United States from the New York Executive Briefing Center, located in Midtown. The HR Director will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and promote a world-class product for our customers. This role focuses on excellence in cultivating and advancing culture and organizational processes, leading all aspects of HR, and enhancing employee engagement. You are an experienced HR professional who understands people as a company’s most valuable asset, balances HR and business needs, and navigates the gray areas with proactivity, resourcefulness, and a sense of urgency. This is a true HR leadership role.
What you will be doing
- Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle in the US—including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance reviews, compensation planning, and offboarding.
- Ensure full compliance with State laws and US federal employment laws.
- Lead US recruiting operations with the Recruitment team to support rapid growth while maintaining quality and diversity.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in workforce planning, team structure, performance, and retention.
- Partner with HR leaders in Canada and the United Kingdom to align processes, share best practices, and ensure consistency in HR initiatives.
- Conduct annual benefits plan reviews and renewals with US providers and benefits brokers.
- Oversee immigration requirements and ongoing visa, work permit, and PR/Green card applications for employees.
- Keep policies up to date, proactively identify and address legal risk, and ensure documentation and processes are audit-ready.
- Manage HR systems and ensure data, policies, and procedures are accurate, compliant, and well-documented.
- Lead and support initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performance culture and reinforce company values through onboarding, communication, and employee programming.
- Leverage existing networks and build new talent pipelines through strategic partnerships and sourcing channels.
What you must have
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior-level or director role.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required; Master’s or HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP) is an asset.
- Experience in building and growing an HR team.
- Proven success leading high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience collaborating with HR teams and aligning regional HR practices with strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of New York and federal employment law and HR compliance.
- Exceptional attention to detail in documentation, systems, and process execution.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with comfort navigating ambiguity.
- Proven record of responsibility and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Track record of culture building and improving employee experience and engagement at all levels.
- Well-connected within the recruiting and HR community.
- Work experience in the high-tech industry is an asset.
Salary/Rate Range: $160,000 - $200,000 USD