Senior HR Manager

Careerscape is hiring a Remote Senior HR Manager for an NYC-based technology company with a fully distributed workforce. This remote senior HR manager job is ideal for experienced human resources leaders who can shape people strategy, lead employee relations, and partner with executives to scale a high-performing organization.

As a Senior HR Manager, you'll own performance management, compensation planning, multi-state compliance, and employee relations while serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers across the business. You'll work with modern HRIS platforms, partner closely with Talent Acquisition and Legal, and help shape the culture of a growing remote-first company.

If you're searching for remote HR jobs in NYC that offer competitive pay, executive-level partnership, and the freedom to work from anywhere in the U.S., we'd like to connect.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR business partner to senior leaders and people managers
• Lead employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, and complex performance issues
• Own and improve performance management programs, including review cycles and calibration
• Partner on compensation planning, leveling, promotions, and equity refresh cycles
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple U.S. states
• Build and scale people programs in onboarding, engagement, retention, and manager development
• Manage and mentor a small team of HR or People Operations professionals
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal on workforce planning and policy
• Use HRIS and people analytics to surface insights and inform decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with 2+ years managing direct reports
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and multi-state compliance
• Experience supporting employees and managers in a fully remote or distributed company
• Proven track record of leading employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (Workday, BambooHR, Rippling, Justworks, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people data and turn it into action
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience at a high-growth startup or scaling tech company
• Background supporting technical or sales organizations
• Familiarity with global or international HR considerations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual performance bonus
• 100% remote work with flexible scheduling (NYC-based company, U.S.-distributed team)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance — fully covered employee premiums
• Unlimited PTO with a 3-week minimum, paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match (after 1 year of service)
• $2,500 annual learning and development stipend
• $1,500 home office setup budget and monthly internet/phone reimbursement
• Paid parental leave and mental health benefits

Job Type: Full-Time | Work Type: Remote | Industry: Human Resources | Experience: Mid-Senior