Human Resources Director

Our Client an Emerging Multi-Strategy Investment Firm seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Human Resources Director!

Position: Human Resources Director

Location: Stamford, CT

Hours: 9am - 5pm

Salary: $150 -200K Dependent on Experience (Exempt position) discretionary bonus potential competitive benefits

Fully Onsite 5 days/week

Reports To: Two Managing Partners

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-centric Director of Human Resources to lead all HR, talent and operational functions. Operating as a critical business partner to executive leadership, the HR Director will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, align human capital strategies with overarching corporate objectives, and nurture an inclusive, high-performing organizational culture.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in federal, New York or Connecticut state, and NYC or CT labor laws, excels in organizational development, and brings a data-driven approach to talent management, total rewards, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR & LeadershipPartner with the executive team to develop and execute human capital strategies that support long-term growth and organizational goals.
• Function as a trusted advisor to senior management on organizational design, workforce planning, change management, and leadership development.
• Establish key HR metrics and dashboards to track turnover, engagement, time-to-hire, and labor costs to guide executive decision-making.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce PlanningOversee full-lifecycle recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent in competitive markets, particularly within the CT/NYC metro area.
• Develop robust onboarding and offboarding frameworks to maximize candidate experience, retention, and time-to-productivity.
• Drive employer branding initiatives, internship programs, and strategic university/industry partnerships.
• CT NYC/NYS Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure 100% compliance with all federal, New York State (NYS DOL), and New York City (NYC CCHR) employment laws.
• Maintain full alignment with key local mandates
• Manage complex employee relations inquiries, conduct thorough internal investigations, and oversee risk mitigation strategies in partnership with legal counsel.
• Compensation, Benefits & Total RewardsManage base compensation structures, merit increase frameworks, and variable bonus programs using benchmarking tools.
• Direct annual open enrollment, managing vendor relationships for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and supplemental benefit plans.
• Ensure market competitiveness across all compensation packages while maintaining internal equity.
• Performance Management & Organizational CultureDesign and execute progressive performance evaluation processes, objective setting (OKRs/KPIs), and promotion frameworks.
• Foster an inclusive, high trust work culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing, recognition, and professional growth.
• Implement structured training programs focused on leadership development, compliance, and manager coaching.
• PayrollManage full lifecycle payroll for US offices (Stamford, NY, LA)
• Must have experience in ADP
• Liaise with HR and finance counterparts in Dublin office
• Qualifications & Core CompetenciesEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred
• Experience: 8 – 10 years of progressive HR experience, HR generalist experience – recruiting, payroll, EEO functions
• Systems: Proficiency with enterprise HRIS platforms (ADP, Workday)
• Skills: High emotional intelligence, executive presence, sharp negotiation skills, strong conflict resolution abilities, and strategic decision-making

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