# Director of HR

**Company:** [Brigit](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/brigit)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $170k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, HR Analytics, DEI Initiatives, Employee Relations, Compliance, Onboarding, Leadership Coaching
**Posted:** 2026-08-11

> Leads HR function including people strategy, talent management, performance, employee experience, and compliance. Partners with executives to scale organization; requires 7+ years HR experience in startups and large firms.

## Job Description

## Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and execute a multi-year People strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and senior leadership team on organizational health, talent strategy, and workforce planning
- Translate business priorities into scalable HR programs, processes, and infrastructure
- Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure impact
- Lead or support post-close integration across people, systems, and culture

## Talent & Performance Management
- Oversee performance management frameworks, ensuring alignment with company goals and accountability at all levels
- Partner closely with the Director of Talent Acquisition to align hiring strategy with business needs
- Develop programs to assess, develop, and retain top talent
- Elevate manager capability through coaching, training, and tools

## Employee Experience
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and continuously improve the employee experience
- Ensure strong onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes
- Oversee office operations to ensure the office space is a well stocked and welcoming place to work
- Oversee planning and execution of company events and internal gatherings to support culture, engagement, and team cohesion
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all programs and practices

## Employee Relations & Compliance
- Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Partner with Legal on risk mitigation and policy development

## Compensation
**Anticipated annual base salary: $170,000 - $200,000** (does not include other compensation or benefits)

## What you have
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
- Experience in both large, complex organizations and high-growth startup environments
- Demonstrated experience supporting post close integration work
- Experience partnering with executive leadership teams
- Comfort with operating at both strategic and tactical levels

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