HR Director - Vaco : Job Details

HR DirectorLocation: New York, NY (On-site)Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 per year + Annual Performance-Based BonusAbout the RoleMajor Real Estate Investment firm is seeking an experienced and strategic HR Director to lead human resources. Based in their NYC headquarters, this on-site role supports a team of approximately 200 employees and plays a key part in shaping the employee experience, culture, and growth strategy.Reporting to the Head of HR Business Partnering, the HR Director will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and oversee a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, talent strategy, organizational design, and compensation.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Leadership

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to leadership, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design to support growth and innovation.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with senior leaders to enhance performance, engagement, and team effectiveness.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Develop and implement programs that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including internal communications and appreciation efforts.
• Collect and analyze employee feedback to guide engagement strategies.

Employee Relations

• Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace issues.
• Manage employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Conduct investigations and ensure legal compliance in partnership with Legal and HR teams.
• Prepare documentation aligned with company policies, including performance plans and separation notices.

Talent Development & Performance

• Support leadership development and coach managers on best practices in people management.
• Partner with L&D to deliver impactful training and development programs.
• Oversee the performance review process and promote a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring and workforce planning needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Partner with Compensation to manage the annual review and promotion cycles.
• Assist in evaluating compensation structures through market analysis.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on benefits, leave, and related policies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a generalist or business partner role.
• Proven ability to align HR initiatives with business strategy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of discretion.
• Confident decision-maker with excellent judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Skilled in organizational planning, employee relations, and performance management.
• Experience working with diverse employee populations in a dynamic environment.
• Solid understanding of New York labor laws, including payroll, leave, and wage compliance.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.#J-18808-Ljbffr