Human Resources Manager (New York, NY)

Hybrid (4/1 and 3/2, rotating schedule)

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Manager who will develop and administer the agency’s talent acquisition initiatives and provide HR support to all employees. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years’ experience in HR for a PR, marketing, or advertising agency and possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• ·         Lead the agency’s partnership with the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to ensure the agency is maximizing their partnership.
• ·         Ensure overall HR Compliance with policies and procedures.
• ·         Lead the agency’s recruitment process on an ongoing basis, proactively sourcing candidates online and interviewing them virtually and/or in-person as necessary.
• ·         Regularly update the agency’s job listings across all digital channels, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor and website.
• ·         Manage the candidate experience by seamlessly guiding them through the interview process, ensuring constant communication and an overall positive experience.
• ·         Develop appropriate HR staff communications to be shared with staff.
• ·         Maintain, develop, and implement office policies as necessary.
• ·         Organize office operations and procedures, and manage general needs of the office including maintenance of supplies, equipment, etc.
• ·         Coordinate with IT Director on all office equipment needs and communicate to the agency’s President of any changes and/or updates needed with rationale and budget.
• ·         Manage relationships with recruiters, vendors, service providers, etc., ensuring that all items are billed correctly/approved and submitted to accounting on time.
• ·         Manage receptionist and part time/temp staff to ensure accurate billing and compliance with company.
• ·         Create and update company policies and procedures, employee handbook, communications, and all HR documents.
• ·         Continually identify ways to improve the overall employee experience, employee engagement, and culture.
• ·         Maintain office floor plans and organizational charts.
• ·         Coach, counsel, and partner with employees on employee relations and development issues.
• ·         Develop and implement formalized review process and coach managers through the process.
• ·         Institute formalized Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process and execute all PIPs. 
• ·         Review and provide insightful suggestions on salary increases/promotions. 
• ·         Provide honest and direct feedback through regular one-on-one meetings and reviews of performance against goals.
• ·         Manage offer and onboarding process and ensure all forms are updated and reviewed regularly. 
• ·         Ensure all new employees are provided with appropriate resources.

Qualifications: 

• ·         A minimum of 4 years of experience in Human Resources
• ·         Bachelor’s Degree
• ·         Ability to lead and maintain large recruitment pipeline
• ·         Knowledge of New York State employment laws, HR practices, and government/compliance regulations
• ·         Possesses humility
• ·         Strong interpersonal skills
• ·         Experience with PEO a plus

Annual Compensation Range $75,000-100,000.