HR Director - Financial Services - NYC (Fully onsite) - $160K

Join a private investment firm as an HR Operations Director where you'll lead strategic people initiatives, advise senior leadership, and manage core HR functions with autonomy. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. This is a fully onsite position in Manhattan.

Client Details

Our client is a privately held investment management firm operating across asset classes, industries, and geographies. With a lean, collaborative structure and a focus on long-term value creation, they foster a professional culture that emphasizes discretion, trust, and high standards. The HR team supports a diverse and driven employee base and plays a key role in enabling business success through thoughtful people strategies.

Description

• Oversee and enhance all HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and HR systems
• Manage U.S. benefits administration, including open enrollment, vendor relationships, and leave programs (e.g. FMLA, parental leave)
• Collaborate with payroll providers to ensure accurate data flow and processing
• Provide high-touch support to employees, ensuring a seamless experience across the full employee lifecycle
• Drive process improvement and documentation across HR programs and policies
• Partner on immigration/visa processes and liaise with legal and external counsel as needed
• Support broader People initiatives and jump into cross-functional HR projects as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality and act as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership

Profile

• 9-12+ years of HR experience, ideally in financial services or a similarly fast-paced environment
• Expertise in HR operations, benefits administration, leave management, and onboarding
• Exposure to payroll processes and compliance
• Immigration/visa experience strongly preferred
• Highly proactive, ethical, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable in a flat, highly team-oriented structure
• Bachelor's degree required

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary (Up to $160K) + Bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Generous PTO and holiday policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Dynamic, high-performing environment with long-term career potential

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