Senior Director, Human Resources

Our Client, a Marketing Organization in Syosset, NY is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to join their team. The Senior Director, Human Resources is a sole practitioner for the HR function, responsible for creating and aligning HR strategies with business goals and processes.

• Champion continuous evolvement to align HR strategies with the company mission, values and business goals
• Partner with senior leadership on the delivery of the overall people strategy, road mapping future capabilities, holding development and planning sessions, and utilizing tools such as the 9 grid, compensation philosophy and benchmarking and benefits strategies, etc.
• Drive strategic business outcomes with the senior leadership team from a consultative and advisory role
• Oversee day to day HR functions including talent strategy, employee relations, benefits, performance review cycle, recognition, payroll and HR related processes
• Optimize the onboarding experience
• Manage time and attendance, PTO, FMLA and Paid Family Leave
• Make data driven recommendations for effective HR strategies
• Promote core values and collaboration
• Champion change, growth and evolution
• Create training and compliance programs including leadership development and upskilling to support career mobility and long-term succession planning
• Handle all HR related investigations and resolutions
• Develop scalable retention strategies
• Optimize HR systems and data capabilities
• Stay current with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations for the United States, Canada and New Zealand, and ensure compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 10+ years progressive HR leadership experience
• SHRM certification a plus
• Strong performance management and coaching experience
• Passionate about employee engagement and experience
• Fundamental knowledge of labor and employment laws in the United States, Canada and New Zealand
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to build rapport with all employees
• Knowledge of Paychex Flex, ADP and Datacom payrolls a plus
• Knowledge of performance management system such as Culture Amp a plus
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Microsoft platform including SharePoint, Teams, and Viva Engage

The compensation for this position ranges from $ - $. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.