About the Company

Gabriel & Co. is a New York-based, vertically integrated jewelry company with a strong heritage in craftsmanship, quality, and operational excellence. With approximately 900 employees globally, we design, manufacture, and distribute fine jewelry through wholesale partners while expanding our direct-to-consumer and digital capabilities. As we enter our next phase of growth—scaling operations, strengthening our brand, and modernizing our infrastructure—we are building a high-performance organization to support long-term success.

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to serve as a hands-on, execution-oriented leader responsible for building a disciplined, high-performance organization. This is not a purely strategic role. This leader will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution—implementing structure, enforcing standards, and driving accountability across all functions.

Note: This role requires 5-days per week in office.

Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Talent Acquisition Operations (AI-Enabled)

Build and scale a hiring engine aligned to Gabriel & Co.’s growth across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce
Implement AI-enabled recruiting tools for sourcing, screening, and pipeline management
Standardize hiring processes, SLAs, and quality benchmarks across all functions
Partner with leadership to proactively identify talent gaps and build pipelines
Maintain a high hiring bar and enforce disciplined hiring decisions

Performance Management & Professional Development

Design and implement a rigorous, KPI-driven performance management system tied to business outcomes
Drive consistent goal-setting, performance reviews, and calibration processes
Establish clear accountability standards across all levels of the organization
Build structured development pathways for high performers and future leaders
Address underperformance decisively through structured feedback and action plans

People Analytics, HR Systems & AI

Own and evolve the HR technology stack (HRIS, performance management tools, analytics platforms)
Leverage data and AI to drive:
Workforce planning
Productivity tracking
Retention and attrition insights
Build dashboards and reporting frameworks for executive visibility into key people metrics
Transition HR into a data-driven, insight-led function

Culture & Organizational Effectiveness

Reinforce a culture grounded in:
Discipline
Accountability
Operational excellence
Partner with leadership to evolve the organization to support creativity, brand-building, and innovation
Drive organizational design, role clarity, and team effectiveness
Support leadership development and management capability across the company

Policy, Compliance & Workforce Discipline

Establish and enforce clear policies, procedures, and workplace standards across all geographies
Ensure full compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements
Maintain a disciplined operating environment, including:
Attendance standards
Workday expectations
Professional conduct
Act as a firm but fair leader—holding teams accountable with consistency and respect
Lead structured performance management actions and offboarding when necessary

Qualifications

12–15 years of progressive Human Resources / People Operations experience
Proven experience in manufacturing, retail, or vertically integrated environments
Strong track record of implementing performance management and accountability systems
Experience with HR technology, analytics, and AI-driven tools
Ability to operate as both a strategic partner and hands-on operator
Direct communication style with high standards and strong follow-through
Demonstrated success leading change in scaling, fast-evolving organizations

Why This Role Matters

This is a critical leadership role at a pivotal moment in Gabriel & Co.’s evolution. The Director of HR will help build the operating discipline, talent infrastructure, and performance culture required to scale the business and support long-term growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and workplace culture.

Gabriel & Co.

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