Human Resources Director

Orwashers • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Orwashers is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Director to lead the full people function for the bakery, supporting hourly and salaried employees across production, wholesale, and retail. The role will bring structure, systems, and reporting to a growing business and serve as a trusted, fair, and decisive HR resource for employees and managers. The position reports to the CFO/COO and is based on-site in the South Bronx, Monday through Friday.

Orwashers is a New York City bakery institution founded in 1916. The company operates three retail bakeries in Manhattan and Long Island, supplies restaurants and gourmet grocery stores, and distributes baked goods locally and to selected partners nationwide.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive HR experience, including experience as the senior HR leader in a manufacturing, food production, or similar hourly-workforce environment.
• Deep experience with employee relations, benefits administration, open enrollment, and ACA compliance.
• Solid understanding of New York State and New York City employment law.
• Working knowledge of hourly and salaried compensation, including pay differentials.
• Experience building performance review processes, hiring processes, and HR SOPs.
• Hands-on experience with ADP.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build and present HR reports.
• Ability to work on-site in the South Bronx Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing additional HR systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations for hourly and salaried teams and advise employees and managers.
• Own benefits administration, including open enrollment and ACA compliance and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws; maintain the employee handbook and HR policies.
• Oversee hourly and salaried compensation, including pay differentials, and partner with leadership on pay decisions.
• Build and manage a consistent performance review process in partnership with department leaders.
• Streamline end-to-end hiring, including candidate screening and partnering with managers on hiring decisions.
• Manage ADP and HR systems, identifying and implementing tools to improve efficiency and reporting.
• Create SOPs for core HR functions and produce regular HR reporting for leadership.
• Champion culture and engagement, including organizing company events.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with a 4% company match after one year of service
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Direct access to the CFO/COO and an opportunity to shape how the company cares for its people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed