Human Resources Director

This is a rare opportunity to build, shape, and lead the entire people function at a fast-growing, globally recognized beauty brand at a pivotal stage of scale. Reporting directly to the COO, the Director of Human Resources will serve as both a strategic partner and an extremely hands-on operator owning everything from talent strategy to day-to-day HR execution.

This role is ideal for a roll-up-your-sleeves HR leader who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, enjoys building systems from the ground up, and knows how to balance culture, compliance, and growth in a founder-led organization.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the COO and leadership team on people strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning
• Build scalable HR infrastructure to support rapid growth across corporate, retail, and creative teams
• Translate business goals into actionable people initiatives that drive performance, retention, and culture

Full-Cycle HR Ownership (Hands-On)

• Own all HR functions end-to-end, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll partnership, benefits administration, and HR operations
• Serve as the go-to resource for employees and managers, handling issues with discretion, empathy, and clarity
• Create and continuously refine policies, procedures, and employee handbooks as the company evolves
• Manage exempt vs. non-exempt classifications, overtime compliance, timekeeping practices, and wage-hour audits
• Partner with legal counsel as needed on investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Ensure compliant recordkeeping, postings, training (including annual harassment prevention training), and documentation

Talent & Culture

• Partner closely with leadership on hiring strategy, onboarding, and leadership development
• Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and creative culture that reflects the brand’s values and vision
• Implement feedback, engagement, and performance review processes that actually get used

Growth & Scale

• Build systems that work now but won’t break later
• Identify where automation, vendors, or internal processes can improve efficiency without sacrificing the human touch
• Be comfortable toggling between strategic planning and tactical execution daily

Who You Are

• 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in high-growth consumer, beauty, fashion, or creative brands
• Proven experience owning HR as a department of one (or very lean team)
• Deep expertise in NYC and NYS labor and employment compliance
• A natural relationship-builder who earns trust across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable in ambiguity, energized by growth, and unafraid to get into the weeds
• Polished, emotionally intelligent, and able to operate with both warmth and backbone

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Direct access to executive leadership and real influence on company direction
• The chance to build a world-class people function at an iconic, culture-defining beauty brand
• A creative, fast-paced environment where HR is seen as a strategic advantage not a back-office function
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and meaningful growth runway

Location: New York City (Hybrid) 4 Days in Office

Salary Range: $150,000–$165,000 + discretionary monetary offerings & benefits