Director of HR

Brigit•New York, NY

5d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hi, we're Brigit! A holistic financial health company helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future. With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. If autonomy, ownership, and having meaningful input at the company you work for is important to you, come join our growing team! Brigit is doing innovative and exciting work, but don’t just take our word for it, our work is being recognized by others: Built In's 2026 Best Midsize Companies to Work For in New York City Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work For In New York City Built In’s 2024 & 2025 Best Startups to Work For In the U.S. Built In’s 2023 - 2025 Best Startups to Work For In New York City Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022 Business Insider’s Most Promising Consumer Startups 2022 Forbes Fintech 50 2022 Role overview This is a pivotal leadership role at a critical inflection point. The Director of Human Resources will own and evolve the People function, partnering directly with the COO and executive team, along with the Director of Talent Acquisition to scale the organization thoughtfully and effectively. This leader will bring a rare combination of experience: the operational rigor of a larger organization and the adaptability and build mentality of a startup environment. This is an onsite role located in NYC, with an expectation of 4–5 days per week in the office.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
Experience in both large, complex organizations and high-growth startup environments
Demonstrated experience supporting post close integration work
Experience partnering with executive leadership teams
Comfort with operating at both strategic and tactical levels

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year People strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans
Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and senior leadership team on organizational health, talent strategy, and workforce planning
Translate business priorities into scalable HR programs, processes, and infrastructure
Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure impact
Lead or support post-close integration across people, systems, and culture
Oversee performance management frameworks, ensuring alignment with company goals and accountability at all levels
Partner closely with the Director of Talent Acquisition to align hiring strategy with business needs
Develop programs to assess, develop, and retain top talent
Elevate manager capability through coaching, training, and tools
Lead employee engagement initiatives and continuously improve the employee experience
Ensure strong onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes
Oversee office operations to ensure the office space is a well stocked and welcoming place to work
Oversee planning and execution of company events and internal gatherings to support culture, engagement, and team cohesion
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all programs and practices
Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Partner with Legal on risk mitigation and policy development

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO Policy
401k plan
Paid Parental Leave
Physical and mental wellbeing benefits including Wellhub for access to virtual workouts and discounted gym memberships, and Headspace Care for covered virtual therapy sessions and unlimited on demand health support
Monthly reimbursements to use against wifi and cell phone bills
Annual reimbursement for Learning & Development
Help hard working Americans build a brighter financial future
High-growth company
A dynamic, flexible and collaborative start-up work environment with a highly talented team