New York City–based real estate owner, developer, and operator, is seeking a Director of Human Resources to oversee and manage the full spectrum of HR functions. This is a true generalist, hands-on role responsible for designing and executing HR strategies that support the company’s business objectives while providing day-to-day HR support to employees and managers. This is a hands-on role where the leader will be both strategic and deeply involved in day-to-day execution.

This is a hybrid role, where you would be expected to be in office 3-4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees on all HR matters, fostering a culture of transparency, respect, and high performance.
Handle employee relations issues with discretion and fairness, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
Drive employee engagement initiatives that reflect company values and enhance retention.
Lead recruitment efforts across corporate and property-level roles, ensuring top talent is identified, attracted, and retained.
Partner with business leaders to anticipate staffing needs and build proactive pipelines.
Oversee the performance review process to ensure constructive feedback and goal alignment.
Develop training and development initiatives to support professional growth and leadership development.
Manage compensation structures, annual merit and bonus cycles, and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness in the NYC real estate market.
Oversee benefits administration, compliance, and annual renewals.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including wage & hour, leave, and workplace safety requirements.
Update and communicate HR policies and procedures; ensure consistent application across the organization.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, with at least 3+ years at the Director level or equivalent.
Experience within real estate, property management, construction, or related industries preferred but not required.
Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a lean HR function.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-SCP) a plus.

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