Director, Human Resources

Marquee Brands • New York, NY

55d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Marquee Brands is seeking an experienced HR leader to serve as a strategic partner to executive and departmental leadership. This role combines high-level strategic influence with hands-on execution across employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, and culture-building. The ideal candidate brings both the business acumen to shape organizational strategy and the operational rigor to ensure HR programs run smoothly day to day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including a minimum of 3–5 years in an HR leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership and managing complex, sensitive employee relations matters.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Experience with both US and UK HR compliance.
• Proven track record in compensation and bonus planning, organizational design, and change management.
• Experience in executive coaching, employee relations, talent development, and succession planning.
• Experience with M&A integration.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
• Exceptional leadership presence and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational execution.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and performance management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and/or SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with executive and departmental leaders to align HR strategy with overall business objectives, acting as a trusted advisor on organizational priorities.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders across the organization on organizational design, workforce planning, employee development, and change management initiatives.
• Design and implement HR programs that strengthen employee engagement, improve retention, and drive performance across all levels of the organization.
• Leverage workforce metrics and people analytics to inform business decisions, surface emerging trends, and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted, confidential advisor to managers and employees on employee relations matters, fostering a fair and respectful workplace.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns with consistency, discretion, and timeliness.
• Coach and equip managers to handle performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution effectively.
• Ensure the consistent, equitable application of company policies and practices across the organization.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for professional, management, and leadership-level roles, ensuring a strong candidate experience throughout.
• Build talent pipelines and succession planning strategies to support long-term organizational needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast workforce needs and establish effective, efficient hiring practices.
• Oversee onboarding programs that set new employees up for successful, long-term integration.
• Own the annual and mid-year performance review cycles from planning through execution.
• Drive organization-wide goal-setting, feedback, and development initiatives that support individual and business growth.
• Design and deliver leadership development and learning programs tailored to organizational needs.
• Support career development, succession planning, and internal mobility to strengthen the talent pipeline.
• Partner with leadership on compensation planning, salary benchmarking, bonus programs, and promotion decisions.
• Monitor market trends and recommend competitive, sustainable compensation and benefits strategies.
• Collaborate with vendors and brokers to ensure effective, compliant administration of benefit plans.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, local, and international employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update employee policies, handbooks, and HR procedures to reflect current best practices and legal requirements.
• Oversee HRIS data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system optimization.
• Manage HR-related audits, required filings, and employment documentation.
• Partner closely with payroll to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant employee compensation.
• Champion a positive, inclusive workplace culture that reflects the organization's values.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and follow-through action planning.
• Develop internal communication strategies that promote transparency and strengthen employee connection.
• Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision
• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Action Days - two (2) fully paid “Marquee In Action" days each calendar year to dedicate your time to a charity or cause of your choice.
• 11 Paid Holidays: In addition to Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director