What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Interior Marketing Group?
Company Overview
We are a premier luxury residential staging and interior design firm known for transforming some of the most prestigious properties in New York City and beyond. Our team blends elevated design, operational excellence, and white-glove service to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager who understands the pace, standards, and creative culture of the design/staging industry and can lead both HR operations and talent acquisition, while leveraging modern tools including AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Manager will oversee all aspects of HR, including employee relations, compliance, performance management, and full-cycle recruiting. This role is critical in shaping our team, maintaining our high-performance culture, and ensuring seamless HR operations across departments including design, staging, warehouse, and corporate teams.
The ideal candidate has prior experience in interior design, architecture, staging, or a related creative industry, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
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Serve as the primary HR partner to leadership and department heads
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Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
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Develop and enforce company policies, procedures, and best practices
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Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and NYC employment laws
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Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
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Manage benefits administration, leave policies (FMLA, NY PFL), and payroll coordination
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Maintain HRIS systems and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality
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Lead performance review cycles and support leadership development
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Own full-cycle recruiting across all departments (design, staging, warehouse, admin, leadership)
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Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and workforce planning strategies
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Develop creative sourcing strategies, particularly for design and creative roles
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Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for both skill and cultural fit
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Build pipelines of top talent within the interior design and staging industry
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Manage offer process, compensation benchmarking, and candidate experience
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Strengthen employer branding to attract high-caliber candidates
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Help foster a high-performance, collaborative, and design-driven culture
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Implement employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies
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Support training and development programs across departments
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Coach managers on leadership, communication, and team development
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
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5 years of HR experience, including full-cycle recruiting
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Experience in interior design, architecture, staging, real estate, or a creative industry strongly preferred
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Experience using or implementing AI tools in HR or
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recruiting workflows
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Strong knowledge of New York labor laws and HR best practices
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Proven ability to manage both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day operations
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Experience hiring for creative, operational, and field-based roles
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
$90,000 - $95,000 a year
Bonus based on KPI
\nSalary : $90,000 - $95,000