Head of Recruiting & HR

Leading Apparel Company - Human Resources Manager
We are a leading apparel company based in New York seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to act as the primary HR contact for all employees in our New York office, covering employee relations, performance management, training, policy implementation, and local compliance.

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Travel assistance program

Tuition reimbursement program

Mass transit & parking accounts

Employee Relations: Handle complex employee issues, conduct thorough investigations, and provide guidance on performance, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters.

Performance Management: Support managers with performance reviews, goal-setting, and development planning to ensure timely feedback.

Policy & Compliance: Apply company policies consistently and stay current on federal, NY, and NJ employment laws to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

Recruitment & Onboarding: Work with the Talent Acquisition team to support local hiring needs and oversee onboarding for new hires in New York.

Training & Development: Identify training needs and deliver employee and manager development programs, including compliance training.

HR Administration: Manage day-to-day HR operations for the office, including recordkeeping, reporting, and data integrity.

5+ years of HR experience, ideally as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist, handling HR independently or with minimal local support.

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (SHRM or HRCI) preferred.

Proven ability to handle complex employee relations issues and solve problems effectively.

HR experience in the apparel industry highly preferred.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.