Director of People and HR Operations (79381)

ASPHALT GREEN INC-posted 4 days ago
$120,000 - $150,000/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Hybrid • New York, NY
501-1,000 employees
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The Director of People & HR Operations is a senior leader within the Human Resources team responsible for ensuring consistent, people-centered, and compliant HR operations across Asphalt Green. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role is an essential partner in building Asphalt Green’s long-term talent strategy and oversees all core HR functions including employee relations, HR policy and compliance, benefits and leave administration, HR systems, and the integrity of employee lifecycle processes. This position directly manages the HRIS Manager, Benefits & Wellness Manager, and Talent Acquisition Manager, ensuring strong execution and alignment across HR operations. The current total team size is four (4) and the current total department budget is ~$1.15MM. The Director partners closely with leaders and managers to build a positive and equitable workplace culture, strengthen people-management practices, and ensure HR operations scale effectively with organizational needs. This position is located out of Asphalt Green’s headquarters on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Asphalt Green has location on the Upper East Side, Battery Park City in lower Manhattan, and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. This is a hybrid role with at least 3 days in office. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be necessary for trainings, events, or emergent organizational needs.

  • Lead and develop a high-performing HR operations team by directly supervising the HRIS Manager, Benefits & Wellness Manager, and Talent Acquisition Manager.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management to ensure clarity of roles, consistent execution, and collaborative partnership across HR sub-functions.
  • Partner with the Chief People Officer to design and implement HR strategies, systems, and practices aligned with organizational goals.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and staff, providing guidance on employee relations, performance concerns, and conflict resolution.
  • Conduct or oversee sensitive investigations while ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance.
  • Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, communication, and organizational culture.
  • Oversee HRIS administration and data integrity, ensuring accurate employee records, reporting, and workflow management.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; continuously update and maintain HR policies and procedures.
  • Maintain high-quality recordkeeping and documentation standards across all HR processes.
  • Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of employee changes, compensation actions, and leaves.
  • Oversee benefits and wellness programs, including vendor relationships, open enrollment, and employee support.
  • Ensure accurate, timely administration of leave programs (FMLA, PFL, disability, internal leave policies).
  • Support compensation benchmarking, annual salary review processes, and consistent application of pay practices.
  • Oversee components of the employee lifecycle including onboarding, orientation, performance evaluations, and offboarding.
  • Support the development of training and tools that strengthen manager capability and HR system literacy.
  • Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure a smooth candidate-to-employee handoff, accurate data flow, and centralized recordkeeping.
  • Maintain strong partnerships with Finance, Payroll, Operations, and Program leadership to ensure seamless processes.
  • Contribute to organizational initiatives related to compliance, diversity and inclusion, staff wellness, and strategic planning.
  • 7+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including supervisory experience.
  • Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and core HR operations.
  • Experience managing HRIS, benefits, leave administration, and employee relations.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams and improving HR systems and processes.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
  • SHRM SCP or SPHR preferred but not required.
  • Nonprofit experience preferred but not required.
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