Job Description

Job Posting: Associate HR Director (Brooklyn)

Schedule: Full-time (36 hours/week)

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Location: Brooklyn, NY

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate HR Director to lead HR operations across our Downstate locations. This role oversees full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy compliance, and HR process improvement. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and skilled at building strong relationships at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and guide hiring managers
• Oversee onboarding and conduct New Hire Orientation
• Support new hires during their probationary period
• Serve as the main resource for employee relations and HR policy guidance
• Manage performance concerns, PIPs, and employee investigations
• Conduct quarterly check-ins and support employee engagement initiatives
• Review and update HR policies and documentation
• Assist with compensation discussions and salary benchmarking
• Oversee offboarding, exit interviews, and coordination with IT and benefits
• Support communication, corporate events, and HR projects

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of progressive HR experience
• Strong experience in recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (NY preferred)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organization, documentation, and project management abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

Experience Required

Experience not specified